Syrian rebels take control of Damascus as Assad flees to Moscow

Syrian rebels have taken control of Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad's 24-year presidency and the Assad family's 50-year rule. The rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, announced the ousting of Assad, who has reportedly fled to Moscow. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali has agreed to cooperate with the rebels for a peaceful transition. The rebels have ordered that public institutions remain under the PM's supervision until an official handover occurs. Russia has granted asylum to Assad and called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in Syria. Global reactions have varied, with some leaders welcoming the change in control.