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President Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts were unknown after rebel forces claimed control of Damascus.
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Dec. 8, 2024, 7:30 a.m. ET

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Assad Flees Syria as Rebels Take Damascus

President Bashar al-Assad’s immediate location was not initially clear after rebels took control of Syria’s capital. The foreign ministry of Russia, a longtime ally, did not provide details on where he had gone, saying only that he had resigned and left the country.

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