Rebels ransack Bashar al-Assad's residence in Damascus after regime collapse
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Bashar al-Assad's private residence in Damascus was ransacked after rebels took control of the capital, forcing him to flee to Russia. Photos show the home in disarray, with personal belongings scattered. The rebels' rapid advance began less than two weeks ago, starting with the capture of Aleppo. This led to uprisings across the country and ultimately the fall of Assad's regime. Assad's rule lasted over 50 years, marked by violent crackdowns on dissent. He faces international accusations of war crimes, including a chemical weapons attack in 2013.