In a shocking turn of events on Sunday, the Syrian government appeared to have fallen after a swift rebel offensive led to Damascus being overrun in just 10 days. Reports suggest that President Bashar Assad had fled the country to an undisclosed location, with the head of the opposition saying that a transitional government was ready to take over. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali stated that he had not left his house and called for the continuation of work, but did not mention Assad’s whereabouts.
Crowds gathered in Damascus to celebrate the apparent fall of the Assad regime, with residents expressing relief and joy. Opposition forces had taken control of multiple cities in Syria, with Homs standing as a pivotal point due to its strategic location. The U.N. called for urgent talks in Geneva to facilitate a political transition, while other key international players discussed the situation at the Doha Summit.
The rebel offensive marked a significant shift in the conflict, as the insurgents, led by the HTS group, made substantial gains without much resistance from the Syrian army. The situation remains fluid, with uncertainty surrounding Assad’s status and the future of Syria.
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