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Both U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump reacted Sunday to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. Given its strategic interests in the Middle East, the U.S. is expected to keep a close eye on what lies ahead in Syria. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.

In the wake of Syria’s government collapse, some civilians say they hope rebels’ victory will bring freedom and prosperity. Analysts warn, though, that the future is far from certain at this time of geopolitical upheaval. VOA’s Heather Murdock reports from Istanbul with Moawia Atrash and Ahmad Fallaha in Hama, Syria. Camera: Moawia Atrash, Ahmad Fallaha.