Verified news reports or government statements regarding Assad's asylum

Assad Regime Falls as Rebels Storm Damascus, Take TV Center

Dec 8, 2024, 03:20 AM

The Assad regime in Syria has collapsed, according to multiple reports. The Syrian army command has notified its officers of the regime's fall, as confirmed by a Syrian officer speaking to Reuters. Islamist rebels have stormed the capital city of Damascus, taking control of a TV center and claiming that President Bashar al-Assad has fled into exile. The rebels have pledged to uphold property rights, democracy, and sovereignty while holding former regime officials accountable. This development marks a significant shift in the Syrian conflict, with the Assad regime officially ceasing to exist.