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Syria's Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus to unknown destination as rebel militants enter Damascus: Report


Published on 2024-12-07 23:21:13 - MSN
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  • Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane and left to an unknown destination, two senior army officers familiar with the incident told Reuters on Sunday. As reported by the Associated Press, Syrian insurgents claimed on Sunday morning that they had entered Damascus.

The article from MSN reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled Damascus amid an advance by rebel militants into the city. According to the report, the exact location of Assad is unknown, but there are speculations that he might be heading towards the coastal city of Latakia, a stronghold of his Alawite sect. This development comes as part of a broader offensive by opposition forces aiming to capture key areas in Damascus. The situation has escalated tensions in the region, with fears of further destabilization and potential power vacuum in the Syrian capital. The report also mentions that the Syrian government has not officially confirmed Assad's departure, and there is considerable uncertainty and speculation regarding the control of Damascus and the future of Assad's regime.

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