Opposition forces take control of Damascus as Assad regime falls, families seek news of detainees

The Assad regime in Syria has fallen after opposition forces took control of Damascus, ending over 13 years of civil war. Celebrations erupted in the capital as people waved flags and discarded government uniforms. Families of detainees are now anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones. Videos show fighters releasing thousands from prisons across the country. The White Helmets group has sent teams to investigate underground cells at Sednaya Prison. Reports indicate that some prisoners are in critical condition due to poor ventilation.