The Syrian government fell early Sunday, December 8, in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family, after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days.
Syrian state television aired a video statement by a group of men saying that President Bashar al-Assad had been overthrown and all detainees in jails had been set free.
The man who read the statement said the Operations Room to Conquer Damascus, an opposition group, called on all opposition fighters and citizens to preserve state institutions of “the free Syrian state.”
Residents were seen cheering in the streets of the capital, as the rebel factions heralded the departure of “tyrant” Assad and “declare the city of Damascus free.” “After 50 years of oppression under Baath rule, and 13 years of crimes and tyranny and (forced) displacement… we announce today the end of this dark period and the start of a new era for Syria,” the rebel factions said on Telegram.
Syria’s army command notified officers on Sunday that Assad’s 24-year authoritarian rule had ended, a Syrian officer who was informed of the move told British media. (TOI / VFI News)
“Lord, we lift up the people of Syria who have been facing immense struggles, displacements, oppression, and uncertainty for many years. We pray in Yeshua’s name that You give them internal and external peace and that You help them live in safety and unity from now on. May Syria be governed by people who truly care about the civilians and may Your loving Hand be upon them and bring them into salvation.”
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