Syria’s armed opposition has declared the capture of Damascus, signaling the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad after more than two decades of rule. The announcement, made by the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, confirmed that the government institutions would remain under the interim administration of Assad’s Prime Minister until a transitional authority takes charge.
The dramatic development followed a swift offensive by rebel forces that seized several major cities within hours. State television aired a statement by the rebels addressing the nation.
“The city of Damascus has been liberated,” an unidentified man declared. “The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has been toppled. All prisoners have been freed from Damascus prisons. We call on citizens and fighters to safeguard Syria’s state properties. Long live Syria.”
The international response to the power shift was immediate. Regional players, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Turkiye, and Russia, issued a joint statement describing the situation as a “dangerous development” and emphasized the need for a political resolution to prevent further escalation.
Bashar al-Assad, aged 59, assumed power in 2000 following the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad, who ruled Syria for nearly three decades. Initially trained as an ophthalmologist in London, Bashar returned to Syria after his elder brother and heir apparent, Bassel, died in a car accident.
This landmark shift in Syria‘s political landscape raises questions about the country’s future governance and stability amid heightened regional and global scrutiny.
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