After opposition forces captured Damascus on December 8, 2024, Syrians began removing images of Bashar al-Assad and his family's name from public spaces, marking the end of over 50 years of dynastic rule. The interim government faces challenges in dismantling the propaganda of the previous regime. Legal frameworks allowed for the glorification of the Assad family, while psychological effects on citizens hindered critical thinking. Proposed reforms include a review of naming conventions and the establishment of a National Symbols Committee to promote inclusive national symbols. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)