Syria celebrates end of Assad's rule as opposition forces gain control

Syrians worldwide are celebrating the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, who reportedly fled to Moscow after opposition forces took control of key cities, including Damascus, in just 12 days. This marks the end of over 50 years of Assad family rule. The rapid advance of opposition forces has led to regime troops retreating or surrendering. This development comes after 13 years of conflict in Syria, which had failed to remove Assad from power. Russian state media confirmed that Assad is in Moscow and will receive asylum. Many Syrians expressed their joy and hopes for the future on social media following the regime's collapse.