Syrians celebrate as rebels advance and end Assad family's 50-year rule

Syrians celebrated in the streets on Sunday after rebels advanced into the capital, ending the Assad family's 50-year rule. Joyful crowds waved flags and fired guns in the air, while some looted the presidential palace. President Bashar Assad's whereabouts remain unknown. Rebel groups, led by Abu Mohammed al-Golani, declared the overthrow of Assad and announced a curfew in Damascus. They claimed to have freed prisoners from Saydnaya prison, where many were reportedly tortured. The rebels face challenges in uniting a war-torn country with various factions. The situation has shifted dramatically, with Assad's allies, including Russia and Iran, reportedly abandoning him. Israel has taken control of a buffer zone in the Golan Heights, citing security concerns. Calls for a peaceful transition of power are emerging amid the chaos.