After the ouster of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8, most policemen and soldiers working under the regime fled or were suspended, leaving civilians on the streets of Damascus unprotected. Syria's new leadership under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – the leader of the rebellion – is currently relying on a few thousand fighters and volunteers to fill the gap. France 24's James Andre and Achraf Abid reported from Damascus.
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