As dawn broke over Damascus, thousands celebrated in the streets, chanting “God is great” and anti-Assad slogans.
A sudden rebel offensive has toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, marking the end of the family's 50-year rule. The swift advance of opposition forces, culminating in their entry into Damascus within 10 days, has reshaped the nation’s political landscape.
Rami Abdurrahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed Assad’s flight on Sunday. Meanwhile, Iranian state media, citing Al Jazeera, also reported Assad's departure but offered no further details. The Syrian government has yet to issue an official statement. Rebels also announced the capture of the notorious Saydnaya military prison, liberating its detainees. The night before, they seized Homs, Syria's third-largest city, after government forces withdrew. Homs, a strategic crossroads connecting Damascus with Assad’s coastal strongholds, was seen as a pivotal gain for the opposition. Earlier, rebels had also captured Aleppo, Hama, and large parts of southern Syria during a lightning campaign that began on November 27.
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