Syrians celebrate Assad's fall
Thousands of Syrians came to streets and celebrated at the capital’s largest square. The gatherings were a major symbolic moment for the dramatic change of power in Syria, nearly a week after insurgents swept into Damascus, ousting the Assad-led state.
First Friday prayers since Assad's fall
Syrians gathered in large numbers in Damascus' historic main mosque and observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of Bashar Assad.
HTS's leader calls people to celebrate
Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), appeared in a video message on Friday congratulating “the great Syrian people for the victory of the blessed revolution.”
“I invite them to head to the squares to show their happiness without shooting bullets and scaring people,” he said.
'Guns and Roses'
A Syrian rebel fighter holds a gun with a flower placed in the barrel, as people gather in the capital to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.
Rebels ended Assad's 24-year rule
Syrian rebel forces seized Damascus on Sunday as the capital city's defence forces collapsed ending the 24-year-old rule of President Bashar Assad.
Assad fled to Russia
Following the collapse of his regime, Bashar al-Assad fled to Russian to seek asylum. The Kremlin's decision to offer Assad asylum reflects Moscow’s long-standing alliance with Damascus, dating back to the Cold War.
Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker prime minister
Mohamed al-Bashir was appointed as Syria's caretake prime minister on Tuesday after the rebels toppled Assad's government. He will continue to be in this role until March 1, 2025.
He has called for peace and order in the nation following his appointment. "Now it is time for this people to enjoy stability and calm," said Bashir in an interview.
India evacuates 77 citizens
India has evacuated all its citizens from Syria who wished to return home after rebel forces overthrew Assad's govt.
"We have evacuated all Indian nationals in Syria who wished to return home following recent developments in that country. So far, 77 Indian nationals from Syria have been evacuated," EAM spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.
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