Supporters of the Christian Phalange social gathering and the Lebanese Forces Occasion collect to have fun in Beirut’s neighbourhood of Achrafieh on December 8, 2024, after Islamist-led rebels declared that they’ve taken the Syrian capital. | Photograph by IBRAHIM AMRO / AFP
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Islamist-led rebels on Sunday declared the tip of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria, saying they’ve toppled him as they swept into Damascus and despatched him fleeing.
The rebels’ speedy advance within the final days had reignited a years-long conflict that had begun in 2011 when Assad repressed anti-government protests however which had develop into largely dormant.
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Jihadists, allies enter Syria’s second metropolis in lightning assault
Here’s a recap of their lightning offensive:
November 27
Jihadists launch a shock assault on the Syrian military within the northern province of Aleppo, sparking clashes that kill greater than 130 individuals in 24 hours, in response to conflict monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The assault is launched by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) — which controls a lot of the northwest Idlib space and slivers of neighbouring Aleppo, Hama and Latakia provinces — and its allied factions.
November 28
The offensive by HTS comes throughout a delicate time for Syria and the area, with a fragile ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel taking impact in neighbouring Lebanon.
Rebels additionally reduce the freeway linking Aleppo to Syria’s capital Damascus.
November 29, 30
Jihadists shell government-held Aleppo and enter the northern metropolis in a blitz assault in opposition to forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed Syrian authorities.
In response, Russian warplanes launch raids on Aleppo metropolis “for the primary time since 2016”, the Observatory stated.
The rebels seize management of most of Aleppo inside a day, and maintain greater than 80 cities and villages within the north.
Russian Overseas Minister Sergei Lavrov converse along with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts expressing considerations over the “harmful” escalation of hostilities.
December 1
The conflict monitor’s head says “Aleppo metropolis is uncontrolled of Syrian regime forces” for the primary time in additional than a decade.
Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi journey to Damascus to fulfill Assad, saying earlier than his departure that Tehran would “firmly assist the Syrian authorities and military”.
America and its allies France, Germany and Britain name for “de-escalation”, urging for the safety of civilians and infrastructure in Syria.
December 2
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian each pledged “unconditional assist” for his or her ally, in response to the Kremlin.
December 5
The rebels captured Hama, Syria’s fourth largest metropolis, after days of fierce combating with Assad’s forces.
Syrian insurgent chief Abu Mohammed al-Jolani says there can be “no revenge” after Hama’s seizure.
China’s embassy sends an pressing discover advising its residents to depart Syria.
December 6
The rebels are inside placing distance of Syria’s Homs, often known as the “capital of the revolution”.
HTS chief Jolani says the purpose of the offensive was to overthrow Assad’s rule, reiterating “our proper to make use of all accessible means to realize that purpose”.
Syrian troops and Iran-backed paramilitaries pull out of jap Deir Ezzor metropolis — house to Iranian advisers introduced in post-2011 — and its environment.
Greater than 820 individuals, together with 111 civilians, have been killed because the offensive started, the Observatory says.
The violence has displaced 280,000 individuals, with the UN warning that numbers may swell to 1.5 million.
December 7
The rebels take Homs, and HTS chief says: “Damascus awaits you”.
Defence ministry denies information of the military’s withdrawal from round Damascus.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose authorities backs some armed teams in northern Syria, says Syria “is bored with conflict, blood and tears”.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah sends 2,000 fighters into Syria “to defend its positions”, says a supply.
December 8
The military and different safety forces pulls out of Damascus worldwide airport after Assad reportedly flees the nation, says the Observatory.
Rebels enter Damascus and declare the tip of Assad rule, sending residents streaming into the streets celebrating.
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali says he is able to “cooperate” with any management chosen by the individuals and for any handover course of.
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