Rebels seize control of Damascus and loot central bank and presidential palace

Rebels have taken control of Damascus, leading to chaos and looting of key sites, including the central bank and President Bashar al-Assad's palace. Videos show people leaving the bank with bags of cash and entering the palace, vandalizing it. The Immigration and Passports Department building was set on fire amid the unrest. Footage from the palace revealed looters taking luxury items, including high-end cars and furniture, while some celebrated their access to the previously restricted area. Reports indicate that Assad may have fled Syria, with his plane disappearing from radar. This marks a significant shift in power after over 50 years of Assad family rule, raising questions about Syria's future governance.