David Lammy addresses Parliament as Syria's Assad regime ends after 13 years of civil war

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Syria's Assad regime has ended after 13 years of civil war, with a rebel coalition taking control of Damascus. This follows a rapid offensive that began 11 days prior. Syrians are celebrating this significant change. Russian state media reported that Bashar al-Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Moscow after negotiations with the rebels. Russia claims Assad instructed a peaceful transfer of power. UK Labour minister Pat McFadden stated the government will quickly decide on lifting the ban on the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which played a role in ousting Assad. The situation remains fluid.


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