Syria Civil War Live News Updates: Following the capture of Damascus, Syria’s rebel forces have implemented a curfew starting at 4 pm local time until 5 am the next day.
Syria Civil War News Live Updates:
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has resigned and left the country after negotiations with various participants in the ongoing armed conflict. According to the ministry, “As a result of discussions between B. Assad and several parties involved in the armed conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic, he decided to resign from the presidency and left the country, issuing instructions for a peaceful transfer of power.
Russia did not participate in these negotiations,” as reported by Reuters. Following their takeover of Damascus, Syrian rebel forces imposed a curfew in the city from 4 PM local time until 5 AM the next morning. In their first announcement on state television, the rebels declared that they had “freed Damascus” and overthrown Assad’s regime while releasing all imprisoned individuals. Additionally, the rebels stormed Iran’s embassy after capturing Damascus, leading Iraq to evacuate its embassy staff and relocate to Lebanon, according to multiple state media outlets.
Current Status of the War:
With their advance into Damascus, the rebels aim to deliver a significant blow to the Assad government, which now controls only 3 of the 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia, and Tartus. The Syrian army continues operations against “terrorist groups” in the key cities of Hama, Homs, and in the Deraa countryside, as reported by Reuters. Meanwhile, Lebanon has closed all its land border crossings with Syria, except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Similarly, Jordan has also shut down a border crossing with Syria.
How Did the Crisis Start?
Rebel forces had been held back for over a decade with military support from Iran and Russia. However, Al-Assad faced a surprise offensive from the country’s northwest. His government quickly lost territory without effective military defense or assistance from one of its strongest allies, Iran, which started evacuating its military commanders and personnel from Syria on Friday.
Updates:
- 09:20 (IST) 8 Dec 2024
Syrian Civil War Live Updates: Syrian Rebels Declare Damascus “Free of Assad”
The Syrian army has informed its officers that President Bashar al-Assad’s rule has come to an end, as rebels have entered the capital city and declared that Damascus is “now free of Assad.” As news spread about the rebels’ entry into Damascus, two senior army officers told Reuters that President Assad has fled the country to an undisclosed location.
The rebels announced, “We celebrate with the Syrian people the news of freeing our prisoners and breaking their chains, marking the end of an era of injustice in Sednaya prison,” according to Reuters.
- 09:36 (IST) 8 Dec 2024
Syrian Civil War Live Updates: The Syrian Prime Minister, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, stated on Sunday that he is willing to support the continuity of governance and has chosen to remain in his home as rebels enter the capital, Damascus.
Reports indicate that President Bashar al-Assad fled to an unknown location as soon as the rebels made their way into the city. The Syrian army command has informed its officers that Assad’s 24-year rule has come to an end. The rebel group HTS, which is leading the uprising, declared that this marks the start of a “new Syria” where “everyone can live in peace and justice prevails.”
- 09:48 (IST) 8 Dec 2024
Syrian Civil War Live Updates:
Syrian rebels have announced that public institutions will remain under the supervision of the ‘former prime minister.’
Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that it is prohibited to approach these public institutions until they are formally handed over.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali has confirmed that he is still in his home and is ready to support the continuity of governance.
In a significant development, President Bashar al-Assad reportedly fled the country following reports that Syrian rebels have entered the capital city of Damascus after capturing Homs, the third largest city in Syria.
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