Syrians across the country and around the world erupted in celebration after enduring an era during which suspected dissidents were jailed or killed.

With HTS rooted in Syria's branch of Al-Qaeda, the joy of Assad's overthrow has been accompanied by uncertainty about the future of the multi-ethnic, multi-confessional country.

The country's new rulers also face the huge logistical challenge of keeping services running, after nearly 14 years of war that killed more than 500,000 people and displaced millions.

Here are the latest developments from the past 24 hours.

- 'Rule of law' -

Syria's new government spokesman told AFP on Thursday the country's constitution and parliament would be suspended during the three-month transition period.

Speaking at the state television headquarters, now seized by the new rebel authorities, Obaida Arnaout pledged that they would institute "the rule of law".

"All those who committed crimes against the Syrian people will be judged in accordance with the law," he added.

Asked about religious and personal freedoms, he said "we respect religious and cultural diversity in Syria".

- 'Inclusive' government -

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) powers said they were ready to support the transition to an "inclusive and non-sectarian" government.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Jordan, where he and King Abdullah II called for a secure Syria.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday that there was a need to "prevent terrorist activity" from Syria.

Israel has conducted hundreds of strikes on Syria since 2011, and intensified its raids since Assad's overthrow.

- 'New Syria' -

Syria's new government thanked eight countries for swiftly resuming their diplomatic missions after Assad's overthrow.

Its department of political affairs issued a statement thanking the countries "for resuming the activities of their diplomatic missions in Damascus".

Damascus University announced it would reopen its doors starting December 15, calling on students to "adhere to ethics and laws and to stand united during this phase to build a new Syria".

The semi-autonomous Kurdish adminstration that holds swathes of Syria's northeast said it will adopt the three-starred independence flag used by rebels.

It described the flag as a "symbol of this new stage, as it expresses the aspirations of the Syrian people towards freedom, dignity and national unity".

- 'I am a Berliner' -

Syria's civil war forced half of the country to flee their homes, and around six million of them sought refuge abroad.

Almost a decade ago, at the height of conflict, a refugee's selfie with Germany's then chancellor Angela Merkel went viral.

Today, Anas Modamani has a job, a German passport and a fiancee and no plans to return to his war-ravaged country.

"I am a Berliner, I have my life here," said the 27-year-old cameraman who arrived in the German capital in 2015 at the age of 18.

Since Assad's ouster, several European countries have decided to freeze issuing decisions on pending asylum applications from Syrian nationals.