Celebrations in Syria’s capital Damascus as Bashar al-Assad government falls

Celebrations in Syria’s capital Damascus as Bashar al-Assad government falls

Damascus witnessed celebrations as the government of President Bashar al-Assad collapsed following a rebel offensive. Crowds gathered in mosques and public squares across the city, chanting “God is great” and marking the end of Assad’s rule. Syrian rebel forces claimed control of Damascus after a week-long rapid attacks, with little resistance from government troops, amid reports…

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