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Assad Flees Syria on Sunday as Islamist Rebels End 14-Year Rule

Dec 8, 2024, 06:15 PM

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country on Sunday following a rapid advance by Islamist-led rebels into Damascus, marking the end of his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto control and five decades of Baath party governance. The rebels declared Assad's ouster, bringing to a dramatic close his regime. The fall of Assad's regime has prompted responses from both President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, with speculation arising about potential geopolitical deals involving Russia, Israel, and Ukraine. The sudden collapse of Assad's control has left Syria's future uncertain, with international observers questioning the implications for global powers like Russia and China.