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Assad has left Damascus, Syria rebels say they are in capital

 Published: 12:15, 8 December 2024

Assad has left Damascus, Syria rebels say they are in capital

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad flew out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, two senior army officers told media, as rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments.

Thousands in cars and on foot congregated at a main square in Damascus waving and chanting "Freedom", witnesses said.

"We celebrate with the Syrian people the news of freeing our prisoners and releasing their chains and announcing the end of the era of injustice in Sednaya prison," said the rebels.

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