Syrian opposition says al-Assad ‘has fled’ country
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Syrian opposition claims al-Assad has escaped the country. Syrian opposition forces have declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule after 13 years of civil war. Earlier, Reuters news reported that the leader, who ruled for 24 years, had left the capital, Damascus. A few hours ago, rebel forces had announced that they had entered Damascus. They also said they had taken over the city’s airport and the state TV building. The Syrian Prime Minister says the government was ready to hand over power to any leadership chosen by the people. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut takes a look back at Bashar al-Assad’s years in power and Resul Serdar is in […]