A year after Assad’s collapse, Syria battles trauma, sectarian rifts and the slow work of rebuilding
Published on: Dec. 9, 2025, 7:04 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A year after Bashar Assad's fall, Syria grapples with healing from decades of repression and civil war. While former prisoner Mohammad Marwan finds life outside Saydnaya prison, the nation faces ongoing challenges with sectarian violence, stalled reconstruction, and economic hardship. Despite diplomatic overtures, rebuilding remains largely an individual effort, with many seeking better opportunities abroad.
