Syria's New Dawn: Assad's Regime Falls in Damascus
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Syrian rebel forces have successfully overthrown President Bashar al-Assad, marking the end of over 50 years of Assad family rule in Syria. The fall of Damascus to opposition fighters was achieved through a swift offensive, leading to the collapse of the Syrian government and the retreat of its military forces. Celebrations erupted across the capital and other cities like Homs, as citizens and rebel fighters marked the historic change in leadership.
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