Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Syrians hang in the balance
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The Assad regime has fallen. After more than 50 years of ruling Syria, Bashar al-Assad fled the country last Saturday as rebels closed in on the capital, Damascus. It's a stunning development in a war that just weeks ago was considered a "frozen conflict." Syrians across the country are celebrating, but the country is still in danger as several rival factions now compete for power.
Special Thanks to:
- Rajaa Elidrissi
CORRECTION:
0:09 Bashar al-Assad was president from 2000 to 2024, not 2004.
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He’s produced explainers on some of the world’s thorniest geopolitical stories; from corruption scandals in Latin America, conflict in the Middle East, and the rise of China, to the world of sports; the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIFA corruption scandal, and the 100-foot waves of Nazaré, Portugal. Ellis has also directed multiple episodes of TV; notably on Netflix’s ‘Explained’ and HBO Sport’s ‘Level Playing Field’.
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Syrians hang in the balance
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The Assad regime has fallen. After more than 50 years of ruling Syria, Bashar al-Assad fled the country last Saturday as rebels closed in on the capital, Damascus. It's a stunning development in a war that just weeks ago was considered a "frozen conflict." Syrians across the country are celebrating, but the country is still in danger as several rival factions now compete for power.
Special Thanks to:
- Rajaa Elidrissi
CORRECTION:
0:09 Bashar al-Assad was president from 2000 to 2024, not 2004.
Welcome to Search Party!
Search Party is a new, independent, video news show that combines experienced journalism and visual design to decode the most complex stories in international sports and geopolitics.
Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: youtube.com/@SearchParty
Become a Search Party Original member today: youtube.com/channel/UC7KbIaEOuY7H2j-cvhJ3mYA/join
Check out our other channels:
Johnny Harris: youtube.com/@johnnyharris
Christophe Haubursin’s Tunnel Vision: youtube.com/@christophe
About:
Search Party is led and produced by Sam Ellis, a journalist, director, editor, and animator based in New York City. For more than 6 years, Ellis produced the hugely popular video series, Vox Atlas, for which he earned an Emmy nomination. He specializes in breaking down the most complex new stories and presenting them with a refreshing, accessible, and engaging visual style.
He’s produced explainers on some of the world’s thorniest geopolitical stories; from corruption scandals in Latin America, conflict in the Middle East, and the rise of China, to the world of sports; the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIFA corruption scandal, and the 100-foot waves of Nazaré, Portugal. Ellis has also directed multiple episodes of TV; notably on Netflix’s ‘Explained’ and HBO Sport’s ‘Level Playing Field’.
Got story ideas or tips? Reach out to the team at:
Twitter: twitter.com/swellis_
Email: sam@searchparty.ch
