Syrian Rebels Enter Damascus as Assad Reportedly Flees
🚨 Big news from Syria! On Sunday, Syrian rebel groups announced they've started entering Damascus, the nation's capital, and it seems the army is nowhere in sight. 😲
\"We celebrate with the Syrian people the news of freeing our prisoners, releasing their chains, and announcing the end of the era of injustice in Sednaya prison,\" the rebels shared. ✊
In a dramatic turn of events, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly boarded a plane and left Damascus for an unknown destination, according to two senior army officers who spoke to Reuters. ✈️
Adding to the chaos, all flights at Damascus International Airport have been suspended, and staff have been evacuated, as reported by the AP. 😱
Earlier on Sunday, rebel fighters declared full control over the key city of Homs. Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), called the capture of Homs a \"historic event that will distinguish between truth and falsehood.\" 🔥
Homs, located about 140 kilometers north of Damascus, is the third major city seized by the rebels. Their advance began on November 27, reigniting a war that had been mostly dormant for years. ⚔️
Stay tuned as this story unfolds! 🌍
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Syria rebels begin entering Damascus amid calls for political solution
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