Syrian opposition flag raised at embassy in Moscow after rebel takeover

The Syrian opposition flag has been raised at the Syrian embassy in Moscow following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government. This change occurred a day after rebels seized control in Damascus, marking a significant shift in power. An embassy representative confirmed that the embassy is now operating under the new flag. Reports indicate that al-Assad fled to Moscow shortly after the rebel advance. Celebrations erupted in Syria as thousands took to the streets, reminiscent of the early Arab Spring protests. The conflict, which began in 2011, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and a major refugee crisis.