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Syrian rebels topple President Assad, his whereabouts unknown


Published on 2024-12-08 07:00:39 - Reuters
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  • Insurgents gained control after only a day of fighting, leaving President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule dangling by a thread as rebels marched on Damascus.

The article from Reuters, published on December 7, 2024, discusses the Syrian rebels' celebration after capturing the city of Homs, marking a significant victory in their ongoing conflict with the Syrian government. The rebels, having taken control of Homs, are now setting their sights on Damascus, the capital, with the intention of intensifying their efforts to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The capture of Homs has boosted the morale of the opposition forces, who see this as a strategic move to encircle Damascus and cut off supply lines to the government-held areas. The article also mentions the international reactions, with some countries expressing concern over the escalation of violence and the potential for further destabilization in the region. Meanwhile, the Syrian government has vowed to retake Homs, indicating that the conflict is far from over.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-celebrate-captured-homs-set-sights-damascus-2024-12-07/ ]
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