Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Flees as Rebels Seize Damascus, Marking End of Baath Rule

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- Assad fled Syria as rebels seized control of Damascus.
- HTS, a former al-Qaeda affiliate, led the offensive against Assad.
- Thousands of political prisoners were released from notorious prisons.
- Concerns arise over a potential security vacuum in Syria.
- Life in Damascus is returning to normal amid uncertainty about governance.
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