Syrian rebels claim control of Damascus and oust President Bashar al-Assad

Syrian rebels announced on state TV that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus. Footage shows rebels taking over the TV building and declaring the end of Assad's rule, which lasted 54 years. Reports indicate that Assad fled the country early Sunday. The rebels also claimed to have freed prisoners from Sednaya prison. This marks a significant shift in the ongoing civil conflict that began in 2011. The group leading the offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has previously been linked to al Qaeda but now claims to represent all Syrians. The situation remains fluid, with global leaders monitoring developments closely.