Syrians celebrate as rebels seize control of Damascus and Bashar al-Assad flees

Syrians worldwide are celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad after opposition forces seized control of Damascus, leading to his flight from the country. This marks a significant shift, as it is the first time rebels have reached the capital since 2018. Reports indicate that al-Assad has sought asylum in Russia, his main supporter. The Syrian opposition claims to have defeated his regime early on Sunday, prompting celebrations among Syrians in various cities. The conflict in Syria began in 2011 as a protest against al-Assad's rule and escalated into a major war involving foreign powers. The war has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions displaced.