Syrian War Aftermath

Syrian rebels say they have toppled Assad in state TV announcement

Rebel forces have taken control of the Syrian capital Damascus after a significant offensive, dealing a major blow to the influence of Russia and Iran in the region. The collapse of more than 53 years of al-Assad family rule has been described as a historic moment, with the opposition forces declaring that the country has been "liberated" after storming the capital. Joyous celebrations erupted in Damascus and other parts of the country, with residents waving the Syrian revolutionary flag and ransacking the presidential palace and residence after President Bashar Assad and other top officials vanished.
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