Rebels seized Damascus, ending Assad’s 24-year reign. He reportedly fled on a plane whose fate is unknown. His family’s location is also unconfirmed. The swift rebel advance leaves Syria’s future uncertain, with Assad’s whereabouts a mystery. The rebel offensive, which began a week ago with the surprise capture of northern Aleppo, quickly snowballed. Cities fell one after another as Assad’s forces were unable to hold their ground.
Plane thought to be carrying Syria’s Assad disappears off radar
