Bashar Assad flees to Moscow as rebels seize control of Damascus

Bashar Assad, the ousted Syrian leader, has fled to Moscow, receiving asylum from Russia after rebels seized control of Damascus. This marks the end of his family's 50-year rule in Syria, prompting celebrations among the populace. Rebel groups have announced the release of prisoners and called for the preservation of a "free Syrian state." They have also imposed a curfew in Damascus, while a video reportedly shows the release of women from a notorious prison. The leader of Syria's largest rebel faction, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has emerged as a key figure, advocating for pluralism. He emphasized unity among Syria's diverse communities, contrasting with the previous regime's approach.