Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly left Damascus for an unknown destination as rebels entered the capital, celebrating the freeing of prisoners from Sednaya prison. The rebels also gained full control of the key city of Homs, leaving Assad’s rule in jeopardy. In response, Homs residents danced in the streets, tearing down posters of Assad and chanting slogans against him. The fall of Homs symbolizes a significant victory for the rebel movement, cutting off Damascus from the coastal region that supports Assad. The rebels also captured a statue of Assad’s father in one suburb. As residents in Damascus protested against Assad, security forces seemed unable to stop them. Rebel forces continued to advance towards the capital, with operations ongoing in the countryside around Damascus. The Syrian army was reportedly reinforcing its positions around Damascus as state television insisted that Assad remained in the city. The situation in Syria remains fluid as rebels make significant gains in key cities like Homs and Hama, while the future of Assad’s rule hangs in the balance.
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Rebels advance as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad evacuates Damascus
