Rebels entered the Syrian capital Damascus; President Assad fled the country! Know the situation
Insurgents have captured several major cities amid the civil war in Syria. This claim has been made by Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander. The rebels, who are advancing rapidly in Syria, said that they were close to the capital Damascus.
Rebels in Syria, said that they were close to the capital Damascus on Saturday. Amid the ongoing conflict in the army, rebel fighters have entered the capital Damascus.
Meanwhile Syrian government has denied the rumors spread on social media that President Bashar al-Assad has left the country.
HTS rebels declare victory in Syria
Rebels from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Sunday declared a significant victory in Syria, claiming to have captured the strategically important city of Homs. Now let us tell you about the Syrian rebel attack in 10 points.
Know the situation so far
Rebel attack comes after the Syrian army withdrew from most of southern Syria on Saturday, leaving most of the country, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters.
Commander with the Islamic-led coalition, said, "Our forces have started the final phase of surrounding the capital."
Leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which led the attack, told fighters to be ready to take the seat of Assad's government, which is the latest offensive in a long-dormant conflict more than a week ago.
HTS's Ahmed al-Sharaa, using his real name rather than his nickname Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, said in a statement on Telegram, "Damascus is waiting for you."
Forces are present in all areas of the Damascus countryside. It said, "There is no truth in the news that our armed forces have retreated from places near Damascus."
As the Islamist rebels have captured more territory, they have now tried to reassure minority groups living in areas under their control.
826 people have been killed since the offensive began last week, mostly fighters but also 111 civilians. The United Nations said the violence had displaced 3.7 lakh people.
Rebels had captured Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city. The army said it had withdrawn to avoid fighting inside the city and to protect civilian lives.
Resolution No. 2254, passed in 2015, called for the establishment of a governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and holding elections under UN supervision.
Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States should not get involved in the situation in Syria. Syria is a challenge, not our friend, and the United States should have nothing to do with it.
Sheikh Mohammed said the conflict could cause great damage if a political process was not initiated.
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