Fall of the dictator: Rejoicing in Damascus after Assad's escape!

Fall of the dictator: Rejoicing in Damascus after Assad's escape!

In a dramatic turning point for Syria, it was announced that Bashar al-Assad's reign has officially ended. According to military sources, this was communicated to government soldiers by the Syrian army after Islamist rebels entered Damascus on Sunday. The opposition has already announced that the city is “free of Assad” and tens of thousands of people celebrated this in the streets of Damascus, waving flags and chanting “freedom,” like them crown reported. Meanwhile, the rebels announced that they had reached the “final phase of their offensive.” Bashar al-Assad left the capital in an unexplained manner and there are reports of his escape confirmed by several military officials.

Rebellion and rejoicing in Syria

The insurgents have already taken control of Damascus and called on Syrian citizens to rejoice in this historic moment. “This is the moment that the displaced and the prisoners have been waiting for a long time,” they announced on social media, appealing to refugees worldwide that a “free Syria” awaits them. The news agency t online also describes how Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali signaled his willingness to hand over power and asked the rebels to do so peacefully.

Similar jubilant celebrations were documented in the metropolis of Istanbul, where many Syrian refugees live. People lit up the night with fireworks and chants, a clear demonstration of hope for an end to oppression under the Assad regime. US President Joe Biden also commented on the developments, with his office confirming that the situation in Syria is being closely monitored. This unexpected end of the Assad regime is seen as a drastic event that could have a decisive impact on the country's future.