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How a lightning assault by Syrian rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks

Distracted by wars elsewhere, president Bashar al-Assad’s military allies Russia, Iran, and Lebanon’s Hezbollah failed to mobilise the kind of decisive firepower that had propped him up for years

The Independent UK

First Thing: Syrians search for loved ones in bowels of Sednaya prison

Kremlin confirms Assad is in Moscow as people celebrate fall in Damascus. Plus, Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of raping girl, 13, in US lawsuit

The Guardian - UK

Syria's Prime Minister Assures Smooth Transition Amid Rebel Takeover

Syria's post-rebel takeover: government operations, airstrikes, and regional power shifts. International community watches closely.

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Syrian Rebels Free Political Prisoners From Assad's Prisons

Rebels free detainees from Syrian prisons, ending Assad regime's oppressive rule. Families anxiously await news of missing loved ones as Syrians navigate a...

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What next for Syria? Bashar al-Assad flees to Russia after rebels take Damascus

All you need to know about the unfolding situation in Syria

Evening Standard

Syrians Search For Loved Ones While Rejoicing In Assad's Fall

Syrian rescuers searched a jail synonymous with the worst atrocities of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's rule, as people in the capital flocked to a central square Monday to celebrate their country's freedom.

International Business Times

Syrians Celebrate New Day After Assad's Fall

Syrians flocked to the main square of the capital Damascus on Monday, AFP journalists saw, to mark what many regard as a long-awaited new dawn after the fall of president Bashar al-Assad.

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Israeli Military Seizes Buffer Zone Near Golan Heights

Syrian rebels capture Damascus, prompting Israel to take action in the buffer zone.

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Syrian buildings engulfed in flames after suspected Israeli airstrike

Flames rose from buildings in Damascus as suspected Israeli strikes hit the Syrian capital on Sunday, 8 December.

The Independent UK

Bashar al-Assad to see 'precipitous fall in living circumstances' after fleeing Syria into exile in Moscow

People have looted his palaces in Damascus after he was deposed

Evening Standard

Toddler among prisoners freed from Syria's notorious 'human slaughterhouse' jail

Striking images show a young child being held inside an underground cell as prisoners were released

Evening Standard

Rebel Group HTS Seizes Control Of Damascus, Forcing Assad's Exile

HTS seizes control of Damascus, leading to Assad's departure. Learn about the rise of this rebel group and the complex situation in Syria.

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Israeli Jets Spotted Heading Towards Syria From Golan Heights

Tensions rise as Israeli jets spotted heading towards Syria from Golan Heights amid reported strikes in Damascus.

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Israeli forces seize buffer zone along occupied Golan Heights after Assad’s downfall

Israeli warplane strike weapons and intelligence facilities near Damascus

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The Independent UK

Syria latest news: Thousands celebrate fall of Assad amid fears chemical weapons could fall into wrong hands

Fears are growing that terrorist groups may get hold of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile

The Independent UK

Watch: View of Syria’s Damascus after rebels topple Assad’s dictator regime

Watch a view of celebrations in Damascus, Syria, on Monday (9 December) after rebels toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Evening Standard

Syria latest: UK to consider removing 'terrorist' status of HTS rebels that helped topple Assad regime

Syrians awoke on Monday to a hopeful if uncertain future after rebels seized the capital Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: How the decade-long war in Syria ended almost overnight

In today’s newsletter: After the Assad regime fell apart in days, Archie Bland explores what happened, why, and what happens next

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The Independent UK

Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets

Tens of thousands of people held in Syria's notorious prisons have been freed in the 10 days since the insurgents began their lightning advance across the country that ended with the toppling of President Bashar Assad

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Bashar Al-Assad's Lavish Car Collection Revealed In Damascus

Video footage reveals Bashar al-Assad's opulent car collection in Damascus garage post-exile, shedding light on his lavish lifestyle and subsequent exile.

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Unidentified Strikes Heard In Damascus, Israel Suspected

Reports of airstrikes in Damascus raise tensions in the region, with Israel suspected as the perpetrator. Ongoing concerns about potential escalations and ...

International Business Times

Syrians Rejoice As Assad Flees, Ending Brutal Reign

US President Joe Biden said Assad should be "held accountable" but called the nation's political upheaval a "historic opportunity" for Syrians to rebuild their country.

The Guardian - AU

‘Delight in Syria’: what the papers say about the end of the Assad regime

Coverage of the extraordinary events in Syria has filled the front pages in the UK, US and Australia

Evening Standard

Starmer welcomes end of Assad regime, as Syrian leader flees to Moscow

A coalition of rebels have seized control of Syrian capital Damascus in a lightning offensive, leading Bashar Assad to flee.

The Guardian - UK

‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation

In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall

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