The fall of Damascus: Assad’s final hours in Syria before rebel takeover

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly fled the country as rebel forces closed in on Damascus, ending his family’s 50-year rule. Assad’s departure, shrouded in secrecy, left his government in disarray. Rebel forces swiftly captured the capital, promising an inclusive government despite concerns over their past. International powers are now working to shape Syria’s transition.

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