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After half a decade of the Al-Assad family's rule over Syria, the President just got ousted by the rebels, Reuters reports within the hour.

*Rebel commander says 'future is ours'

*Macron says "barbaric state" has fallen

Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing him to flee and ending his family's decades of autocratic rule after more than 13 years of civil war in a seismic moment for the Middle East.

The Islamist rebels also dealt a major blow to the influence of Russia and Iran in Syria in the heart of the region - allies who had propped up Assad during critical periods in the conflict.

The rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments. Thousands of people in cars and on foot congregated at a main square in Damascus waving and chanting "Freedom" from a half century of Assad family rule, witnesses said.

People were seen walking inside the Al-Rawda Presidential Palace, with some leaving carrying furniture from inside. The rebels said prisoners had been freed from a large jail on the outskirts of Damascus where the Syrian government detained thousands.

"We celebrate with the Syrian people the news of freeing our prisoners and releasing their chains," the rebels said.

Leading rebel commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani said there was no room for turning back and the group was determined to continue the path they started in 2011 during the Arab Spring uprisings.

"The future is ours," he said in a statement read on Syria's state TV after his forces took over Damascus.

French President Emmanuel Macron said "the barbaric state has fallen" and paid tribute to the Syrian people.

DAUNTING TASK AHEAD
When the celebrations fade, Syria's new leaders will face the daunting task of trying to deliver stability to a diverse country with competing factions that will need billions of dollars in aid and investments to rebuild.
One possible challenge could be a resurgence of Islamic State militants.

During its prime, the group imposed a reign of terror in large swathes of Syria and Iraq and directed external operations before it was defeated by a U.S.-led coalition.

Underscoring the lightning changes, Iran's embassy was stormed by Syrian rebels, Iran's English-language Press TV reported.

Lebanese-based Hezbollah, which provided crucial support to Assad for years, withdrew all of its forces from Syria on Saturday as rebel factions approached Damascus, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters on Sunday.
Assad, who had not spoken in public since the sudden rebel advance a week ago, flew out of Damascus for an unknown destination earlier on Sunday, two senior army officers told Reuters.
His whereabouts now - and those of his wife Asma and their two children - were unknown. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Assad had left office and departed the country after giving orders there be a peaceful handover of power.

The Syrian rebel coalition said it was continuing work to complete the transfer of power in the country to a transitional governing body with full executive powers.

"The great Syrian revolution has moved from the stage of struggle to overthrow the Assad regime to the struggle to build a Syria together that befits the sacrifices of its people," it added in a statement.
As Syrians expressed joy, Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali called for free elections.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-celebrate-captured-homs-set-sights-damascus-2024-12-07/

U.S. and its allies have finally won.

So his defense the whole time was Russia?

Okoroawusa:
U.S. and its allies have finally won.

Why do Muslims always think US and Israel are their problems?
Like you will live and die hating those countries and yet they will keep doing their thing

Terrorists are on rampage trying to enforce the nonsense you poo and piss prophet taught them and you are still blaming US?

Na wa oo

Mr LongNeck is gone

Next is Ayattollah Ali Komenei of Rogue Iran 😀

Then Hurtei Rebels of Yemen 🙄 its fun Mhenn

Other family dynasties should learn their lesson.

IyfeNamikaze:
Half a decade? Dude they have been ruling for more than 50 years.

Sorry, I meant to write half a century.

Way forward for the country.

Mumu Russia no fit defend it's Ally.very soon na Ukraine go defeat Russia if care isn't taken

So after all the gra-gra, Bashar still fall yakata? Russia and Iran don do ‘bros, e don do, we no dey again.’ Na wetin dey happen when your hype men no get strength to hold mic again! 😆😆

Trump back as POTUS while the world’s on fire. Ukraine now has the green light to fire into Russia—talk about turning the heat up on Putin. Meanwhile, Israel is juggling Iran and their proxy, Hezbollah. With all this, 2025 might just bring a world so chaotic that even Trump’s Twitter comebacks (or Truth Social zingers) won’t keep up. 2025 is going to be wild!

Someday, Nigeria will be redeemed and all those who have hijacked this country will be toppled. It's just a matter of time.

Will this news make Tinubu to be at least a little bit happy?

dumahi:
After half a decade of the Al-Assad family's rule over Syria, the President just got ousted by the rebels, Reuters reports within the hour.






https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-celebrate-captured-homs-set-sights-damascus-2024-12-07/

Half a century not decade

Hmm...

dumahi:
Other family dynasties should learn their lesson.

They still won't. Man abi?

dumahi:
After half a decade of the Al-Assad family's rule over Syria, the President just got ousted by the rebels, Reuters reports within the hour.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-celebrate-captured-homs-set-sights-damascus-2024-12-07/

Only half a decade? Are you sure?
Please edit

This news about Assad's fall is a big win for the Syrian people. After years of suffering under oppression, they finally have a chance to rebuild their nation and choose their leaders. It's about time! But we must ensure that the new leadership respects human rights and unites the country. By the way, if you're looking for shared apartments in Lekki or Lagos Island, I can help! I offer options for those wanting to share rent or short lets. Also, I'm expanding to include shared commercial spaces. Contact me if you're interested; my services are limited to Lekki and surrounding areas only!

Everything that starts must end ..
Asad gone another to come ..
For the next years Syria gonna see sonsin

Umm

WriterNIG is this true?

So Almighty Russia and Sophiscated Iran couldn't even help 😭 😭 😭 😭

Meanwhile Putin right now

They walked through without any resistance. Some background decisions must have led to it.

After killing themselves for almost 11 yrs..... It started during the Arab uprising.... Ghadaffi and many other Arab dictator didn't survive it... Where Syria wan start from now, dem Don use their hands finish all their infrastructure... Even Libya is struggling to find it's feet till today

zed7:
Someday, Nigeria will be redeemed and all those who have hijacked this country will be toppled. It's just a matter of time.

Not in Tinubu and his son's life time

Libya 2.0 all over again. We have seen the handwriting on the wall.

If only Hamas did not carry out Oct. 7 attack, Hezbollah did not join in the fray and Russia did not
invade Ukraine.
Assad will still be standing.
See how three uncoordinated event led to a few days victory for a 14 years long civil war.

I hope the country rises from the ashes of this war. The faces of these rebel leaders look more like terrorists than freedom fighters. I hope they will all come together, under a common leadership and united armed forces, to rebuild Syria. The next few days and months would be interesting to watch. No be Arabs again.

mightyhaze:
Half a century not decade

Apt!

dumahi:
After half a decade of the Al-Assad family's rule over Syria, the President just got ousted by the rebels, Reuters reports within the hour.






https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-celebrate-captured-homs-set-sights-damascus-2024-12-07/

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Point of correction, Oga OP. It's not "half a decade of the Al-Assad family's rule over Syria" it's half a century, 53 freaking years!

The al-Assad family has ruled Syria since 1970, starting with Hafez al-Assad, followed by his son Bashar al-Assad in 2000, totaling over 53 years.

Shame on Russia