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‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech

Al-Julani speaks from Damascus’s historic Umayyad Mosque, tells Syrians that building a new country will be hard work.

Al Jazeera

‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past

Prisoners freed from Aleppo Central Prison recount lives of torture and abuse under the al-Assad regime.

Al Jazeera

Assad family’s iron-grip rule on Syria toppled as insurgents take control of Damascus

Assad, who has not spoken in public since the lightning rebel advance, has fled Damascus, reportedly to Moscow

The Independent UK

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The Guardian view on the fall of Assad: a tumultuous, fragile hope in Syria

Editorial The Middle East enters a new chapter as a dictatorship collapses, leaving a nation facing daunting challenges of reconciliation and reconstruction

The Guardian - UK

Looters Storm Ousted Syrian President's Palace, Find Photo of Former Leader in a Speedo

Rebels and civilians flooded Bashar al-Assad's abandoned presidential palaces after his regime's collapse, looting valuables and discovering private photos.

Latin Times

Syrian Rebels Who Overthrew Leader Aim to Create 'A Taliban-Esque Society With a Few Tweaks': Expert

As Syrian rebels celebrated the overthrow of Assad, experts warn the coalition's leading group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, seeks to impose a strict Islamist regime.

Latin Times

Leader Of Syrian Armed Opposition Declares Victory Over President Assad

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani of HTS declares victory over Assad in Damascus, highlighting Syria's recovery and liberation efforts.

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Syrians gather in Glasgow to celebrate the downfall of Bashar al-Assad

SYRIANS in Glasgow gathered in the city centre to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

The National (Scotland)

WATCH: Damascus Residents Celebrate in the Streets as Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's Regime Toppled by Rebels

Jubilant scenes erupted in Damascus as Syrian rebels declared victory over President Bashar al-Assad's regime, ending a brutal 13-year civil war.

Latin Times

Syria’s rebels had strengths, but it was his regime’s weakness that undid Assad

Corruption and incompetence in the army and successful outreach by the rebels left the troops with little to fight for

The Guardian - UK

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days

In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.

Al Jazeera

Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria?

The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah’s war with Israel left the Assad regime fatally exposed

With the fall of Damascus, Iran can no longer deny that its political and military ‘axis of resistance’ has collapsed

The Guardian - UK

How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria’s government

Half a century of rule by the Assad family in Syria has crumbled with astonishing speed

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Fall of Damascus sidelines Russia and brings Turkey to the fore

As Moscow’s top diplomat reeled in Doha, his Turkish counterpart appeared to know he had the upper hand

The Independent UK

From al-Qaeda insurgent to Trump’s ‘young, attractive guy’: Who is Ahmad al-Sharaa?

Ahmad al-Sharaa, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image and that of his fighters

International Business Times

Rebels Hail End Of Assad Rule In Syria

Islamist-led rebels took Damascus on Sunday after a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath party rule in Syria.

Al Jazeera

Ex-Syrian PM to supervise state bodies until transition, al-Julani says

Bashar al-Assad-appointed Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali says gov’t ready to ‘extend its hand’ to opposition.

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Syrian government falls as President Bashar al-Assad flees from rebels

THE Syrian government has collapsed, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital Damascus and sent crowds into the…

Al Jazeera

What happened in Syria? How did al-Assad fall?

Opposition forces have taken control of the capital after a significant offensive. Here is how it unravelled.

The Independent UK

Watch live: Syrians in Turkey celebrate after rebel forces take control of Damascus

Watch live as Syrians in Turkey celebrate today (8 December) after rebel forces take control of Damascus

The Guardian - AU

Who are the Syrian rebels who have captured Damascus – explained in 30 seconds

The rebels are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army

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Syrian Prime Minister Ready To Cooperate With New Leadership

Syrian PM and HTS leader stress cooperation, protection of public facilities, and orderly transition in Syria.

The Independent UK

Opposition fighters reportedly drive Syrian leader from the country. Who are they and what now?

Syria’s government appears to have fallen after opposition fighters say they entered Damascus following a stunning advance

The Independent UK

Syria war – latest: Putin grants Assad asylum as deposed president arrives in Moscow, Russia says

Syria rebel fighters raced into Damascus unopposed on Sunday, overthrowing President Assad

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