The 24-year rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad came to an end in the early hours of December 8, just 11 days after a coordinated rebel offensive rapidly advanced across key strategic areas of the country.
As the historic events unfolded, our network mobilised its resources to provide comprehensive, real-time coverage of the rapidly evolving situation. Anticipating the potential for major developments after rebel factions began their offensive, our teams on the ground and various bureaus were fully prepared to respond. This enabled us to deliver accurate, timely, and engaging content across multiple digital platforms.
Central to our coverage was a continuously updated Live page, which offered minute-by-minute updates as the situation progressed. Readers could follow every significant development through a curated feed of breaking reports, thoughtful analysis, and global reactions.
To help readers make sense of the multifaceted conflict, we also published a series of in-depth explainers that contextualised the news and helped our audience understand not just what was happening, but why it mattered.
Consistent with our mission to put the human face on stories of international importance, our correspondents inside Syria also provided firsthand accounts that captured the atmosphere on the streets, adding depth and authenticity to our coverage.
Visual storytelling played a crucial role, too. Our photo galleries offered a powerful glimpse into the unfolding situation while our infographics helped readers understand complex information at a glance.
Together, these elements formed a cohesive and in-depth package of digital coverage that captured the scope and significance of al-Assad’s fall both for Syria and the wider region.
