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President Joe Biden on Sunday described the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a “fundamental act of justice” but cautioned about “risks and uncertainties” in the wake of his regime’s sudden collapse. Rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of Damascus after years of civil war, …

The Assad family’s decades-long grip on Syria ended Sunday as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Damascus after a swift and decisive military offensive. The stunning advance, which unfolded over days, culminated with President Bashar al-Assad fleeing the country. Hassan Abdul-Ghani, a senior commander of HTS, announced …