Rejoicing in Damascus: Assad flees – Syria celebrates a new beginning!

Rejoicing in Damascus: Assad flees – Syria celebrates a new beginning!

The political turmoil in Syria is reaching a dramatic climax: President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly been overthrown by Islamist rebels. On Sunday there was an unexpected offensive in Damascus, in which government troops withdrew and Assad left the capital for an unknown destination. Witnesses reported cheering among citizens celebrating in the streets and climbing onto tanks. The celebration in the streets of Istanbul was also documented in neighboring Türkiye, like the news platform oe24 reported.

Explosions and cheers in the capital

The offensive was launched by the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which accompanied its attacks with violent explosions and machine gun fire. The rebels also reportedly entered the strategically important city of Homs, an event that experts identified as a turning point in the civil war, as control of Homs poses a significant threat to Assad's regime, as ZDF analyzed. Shots were heard on the streets of Damascus, but also cries of joy when Assad's withdrawal became public. Syrian Prime Minister Mohamed al-Jalali offered cooperation for a change of power and called for a peaceful transfer of power.

The developments are causing excitement not only in Syria but also internationally. Amid the unrest, thousands of Syrian soldiers left the country, while Iraq welcomed many army personnel. Human rights monitor Rami Abdel-Rahman confirmed that Assad has left the capital, raising spirits among citizens in the country - they are torn between fear and hope. While some families have already fled to Lebanon, questions remain about the future stability of Syria and the fate of its citizens amid this chaotic transition.