The Latest Breaking News from Damascus

Syrian Rebels Declare 13-Hour Curfew In Damascus

Syrian rebels impose a curfew in Damascus amid unrest and celebratory gunfire, urging public safety.

Top News · Dec 8, 2024

Syrian Rebels Tour And Ransack Former President's Residences In Damascus

Syrian rebels and civilians ransack former President Assad's residences in Damascus, finding luxurious items and personal notes.

Top News · Dec 8, 2024

Keir Starmer welcomes collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s ‘barbaric regime’

UK prime minister calls for civilians in Syria to be protected after rebel forces take control of Damascus

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024

Bashar al-Assad reportedly in Moscow – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2024

World reacts to Bashar al-Assad’s fall, capture of Syria’s Damascus

Opposition fighters’ lightning advance into the capital marks a historic turning point for the country.

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024

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…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024

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 Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

Assad flees Syria as Sir Keir Starmer welcomes end to ‘barbaric’ regime while Damascus celebrates

Syrian dictator fled capital on a plane and has been granted asylum in Russia

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024

Syrian Prime Minister Escorted By Rebels To Hand Over Authority

Video surfaces showing Syrian Prime Minister escorted by rebels in Damascus to hand over government authority.

Top News · Dec 8, 2024