Celebrations in Damascus after rebels capture the city and overthrow al-Assad
epa11765255 The turret of a weapon in front of the al Mouwasat Hospital in central Damascus, Syria, 08 December 2024. Syrian rebels entered Damascus on 08 December 2024 and announced in a televised statement the 'Liberation of the city of Damascus and the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad,' as well as the release of all the prisoners. The rebels also urged the Syrian armed forces to leave Syrian public institutions, which will stay under the control of the outgoing Syrian prime minister until the official handover ceremony. EPA/MOHAMMED AL RIFAI
