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Syrian Rebels Announce Fall of Assad Regime Following Rapid Offensive

Syrian rebels declared the end of President Bashar Assad鈥檚 24-year rule on Sunday after a swift offensive brought opposition forces into Damascus.
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December 7, 2024
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Syrian rebels declared the end of President Bashar Assad鈥檚 24-year rule on Sunday after a swift offensive brought opposition forces into Damascus. Thousands of residents gathered in the city鈥檚 main square, chanting 鈥淔reedom鈥 and celebrating what many view as the conclusion of five decades of Assad family dominance. Assad reportedly fled the capital by plane to an undisclosed destination, with unverified reports suggesting Moscow as a possibility.

The rebel coalition issued a statement marking the beginning of a 鈥渘ew era for Syria鈥 after years of oppression and conflict. 鈥淭o the displaced all over the world, free Syria awaits you,鈥 the statement read, vowing to build a nation where justice and dignity prevail. Lt. Col. Hassan Abdul Ghani, a rebel spokesperson, said hundreds of regime forces surrendered in Deir ez-Zur as opposition fighters consolidated their control.

The developments prompted regional and international reactions. US National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said President Joe Biden鈥檚 administration is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with allies. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalili offered to facilitate a transition to a new leadership, emphasizing, 鈥淭his country can be a normal country that builds good relations with its neighbors and the world.鈥

On Syria鈥檚 southern border, unconfirmed reports suggested Israeli forces crossed into the buffer zone near Quneitra. While Israeli authorities have not commented, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly issued guidelines for Golan Heights residents, maintaining restrictions on gatherings and operations near the border.

The Assad regime鈥檚 collapse marks a dramatic shift for Syria after years of civil war that displaced millions and drew in regional and international powers. Opposition leaders urged displaced Syrians to return, calling the moment a fresh start for the country.

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