Syrian opposition forces make significant gains, threatening Assad's decades-long rule.
Despite initial hopes for reform, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has maintained a firm grip on power for decades, supported by allies Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah. Recent events, however, have shaken this stability. Opposition forces, once al-Qaeda-affiliated, have made significant gains, capturing parts of Aleppo and advancing towards Hama, due to Assad's allies facing their own conflicts and pressures. This has led to renewed questions about the longevity of Assad's regime, which has been marred by corruption and mismanagement, leaving hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced.
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