Damascus take over rebels: End of Assad era!

Damascus take over rebels: End of Assad era!

Damaskus, Syrien - On December 8, 2024, Syria's political fate was crucial: the Islamist rebels have taken control of the capital Damascus, and thus heralded the end of President Bashar al-Assad, which lasted around two decades. According to report the Schwarzwälder messenger left in the early morning Capital city. The insurgents that had only started their offensive at the end of November announced the “liberation” of the city and said they intended to take over the power peacefully.

a few days after the successful offensive, which was shaped by a quick advance into strategically important cities such as Homs and Aleppo The military personnel were retired, while masked of the insurgents took control of various public institutions in Damascus, as the Süddeutsche Zeitung . The leader of the rebels, Abu Mohammed al-Dschulani, expressed that they are aiming for a "peaceful handover" of the government, and called not to exercise violence in the occupied institutions.

escape and cheers in Damascus

The location in Damascus is tense. Residents reported explosions and severe fights, while some families were on the run into Lebanon, for fear of taking power. However, the pressure on the Assad government is clearly noticeable because several Syrian soldiers left the country in droves. The transitional government under Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali, according to its own statements, has remained in the country and offered a cooperation in a political change, while reporting women and children on the streets of Damascus cheers and class celebrations.

The intake of Homs turned out to be a decisive turning point in the civil war, which has lasted since 2011 and has attracted numerous international interests. The events in Syria have also aroused the interest of the international community, emphasizing the white house to observe developments closely. This dramatic turn after more than 13 years of civil war could mean the end of a long period of oppression under Assad.