Syrians celebrated after rebels finally toppled the country’s longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad, after more than 10 years.
On Sunday Syrians celebrated after rebels finally toppled the country’s longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad, after more than 10 years.
The regime collapsed in a dramatic turn of events that signals a seismic shift in the Middle East.
On December 8, anti-government forces entered Damascus, declaring victory, while Assad fled to Moscow, where he has been granted asylum by the Russian government.
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Rebels Take Damascus
The fall of Damascus to rebel forces marks a critical moment in Syria’s protracted conflict.
Early on Sunday morning, Syrian anti-government groups announced their advance into the capital, ending Assad’s grip on power.
Rebel commander Hassan Abdul-Ghani celebrated the victory on social media, proclaiming:
“We declare Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad.”
