Rebels say the end of Bashar al-Assad's regime marks the beginning of a new chapter in Syria's history. In a statement on Sunday (December 8), the rebels said Syria is now free. The tyrannical ruler Assad fled. His government fell. Qatar-based media Al Jazeera reported this news.
The statement added, 'After 50 years of oppression and 13 years of crime, torture, displacement and long struggle under the tyrannical regime, facing all kinds of occupying forces, we declare the end of that dark age. A new era has begun for Syria.'
Earlier, the rebels took control of Homs, Syria's third largest city. Soon after they reported entering Damascus.
The rebels entered the capital without any hindrance. After that they announced the liberation of Syria. Said, “We declare Damascus free from the hands of tyrant Bashar al-Assad.”
Earlier it was said that Bashar al-Assad had left the Syrian capital Damascus. Bashar al-Assad left Damascus International Airport on a private jet, Reuters reported, citing two senior Syrian government officials.
Rebels hailed the alleged fall of the Syrian government as a moment of freedom after decades of pain and suffering.
Syria is waiting for you, they said in a statement addressed to Syrians abroad around the world.
