Syrian rebels seize Damascus, end Assad's rule and loot central bank

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Syrian rebels have taken control of Damascus, ending President Bashar al-Assad's rule. Celebrations erupted in the streets as the central bank was looted and Assad's palace was overrun. His plane has reportedly gone missing. Footage shows people leaving the central bank with bags of cash and the Immigration Department building on fire. Rebels also vandalized Assad's palace, taking luxury items and vehicles, including Ferraris and Aston Martins. The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham led the rebellion. World leaders are now reaching out to the new power in Syria, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape.


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