Syrians celebrate reported fall of Bashar al-Assad as crowds gather worldwide

Syrians worldwide are celebrating the reported fall of former President Bashar al-Assad, who has fled the country. Large crowds gathered in cities like Damascus, London, and Berlin to express joy over the end of his 24-year rule. Opposition fighters have reached the suburbs of Damascus, marking a significant shift in control since the government regained the area in 2018. Celebrations included people chanting for democracy and tearing up images of al-Assad. In Damascus, some citizens entered al-Assad's abandoned palace, while others looted government buildings. The situation has led to a chaotic atmosphere, with security forces reportedly fleeing their posts.