Crowds celebrate in Syria after Assad flees capital of Damascus | BBC News

Crowds have gathered in the centre of Syria's capital Damascus to celebrate the fall of the Assad regime, bringing the family's 50-year rule to a sudden end. The swift offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied rebel factions started just 12 days ago. The coalition quickly captured Aleppo, before sweeping southwards to Damascus. The military then collapsed and former president Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia. On Monday, people in Syria have described their tentative hope, and their fears, as they look towards an uncertain future. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Syria #Damascus #BBCNews