Syrian Rebels Overthrow Assad, Seize Damascus in Rapid Offensive

After over 50 years of Assad family rule, President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria following a swift rebel advance that captured key cities and the capital.

• Rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) declared the fall of Damascus and the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime after a 10-day offensive.
• Assad reportedly fled Syria via Damascus International Airport, though his current location remains unconfirmed.
• The rebel coalition has pledged a peaceful power transition, with public institutions temporarily overseen by the former Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali.
• The capture of strategic cities like Homs and Aleppo marked turning points in the offensive, which faced minimal resistance from government forces.
• Celebrations erupted across Syria, including in Assad’s coastal strongholds, while global leaders and organizations called for a stable political transition.

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