Syrian opposition flag raised at Athens embassy after rebels claim control of Damascus

The Syrian opposition flag was raised at the Syrian embassy in Athens on Sunday, following reports that Islamist-led rebels have taken control of Damascus, ending President Bashar al-Assad's rule. Three men entered the embassy to unfurl the flag, leading to their detention by police. Celebrations occurred outside, with Syrians in Greece expressing joy over the news. Many Syrians who fled to Greece since the Assad regime's rise in 1970 gathered to celebrate, marking what they see as a new beginning for Syria.