Syrian President Assad and key officials flee as rebels advance, destabilizing the regime.

Key figures in Syria's ruling circle, including President Bashar al-Assad, fled the country amid a rebel offensive. Assad and his brother Maher al-Assad sought refuge in Russia, while other officials escaped to neighboring countries like Lebanon and Iraq, or took refuge in their hometowns. The exodus followed a swift rebel advance that caught the regime off guard.

December 21, 2024
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