Syria Civil War Live Updates: 'Start of a new era'; Syrian government appears to have fallen after rebel offensive

 The Syrian government appeared to collapse early Sunday, marking a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family following a lightning-fast rebel offensive. According to the head of a Syrian opposition war monitor, President Bashar al-Assad fled the country for an undisclosed location, retreating ahead of insurgents who claimed to have entered Damascus after a rapid advance across the nation.

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali, in a video statement, said the government was ready to "extend its hand" to the opposition and transfer power to a transitional government. Jalali, who remained at his home, emphasized his commitment to the country and announced plans to continue his work the following day. He urged Syrians not to deface public property but did not address the reports of Assad's departure.

Rami Abdurrahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told The Associated Press that Assad took a flight from Damascus on Sunday. Iran's state television, Assad's main ally throughout the war, also reported that Assad had left the capital, citing Qatar's Al Jazeera news network, though no further details were provided. There was no immediate response from the Syrian government.

As rebel forces advance on the outskirts of Damascus, speculation about the whereabouts of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad intensifies both inside and outside the war-torn country.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Sunday that Assad fled Syria through Damascus International Airport following substantial territorial losses to a swift rebel offensive.

However, this report has not been independently verified by AFP, adding to the uncertainty surrounding Assad's location as his regime faces its most significant crisis in decades. Conflicting reports suggest possible flights to Russia or Jordan, further fueling the mystery of his whereabouts. According to Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory, Assad's departure took place before army security forces withdrew from the airport.

Syria Civil War Live: Rebels say public institutions will remain under supervision of 'former prime minister'

Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Sunday that access to public institutions would be restricted, with these institutions remaining under the supervision of the "former prime minister" until an official handover takes place. This statement followed reports that President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus as rebels entered the capital.

According to a Syrian officer informed of the situation, the Syrian army command had notified officers that Assad's 24-year rule had come to an end. Meanwhile, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, who remained in his home, expressed his readiness to support the continuity of governance during the transition.

Syria Civil War Live: Syrian PM says ready to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the people

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali stated on Sunday that he was prepared to "cooperate" with any leadership chosen by the Syrian people, following rebel claims that President Bashar al-Assad had fled the country. In a speech broadcast on his Facebook account, Jalali emphasized that Syria could become a "normal country" with strong relations with its neighbors and the world, but stressed that the future of the country would depend on the leadership selected by the Syrian people. He expressed readiness to support the transition and provide all necessary assistance.

"This country can be a normal country that builds good relations with its neighbours and the world... but this issue is up to any leadership chosen by the Syrian people. We are ready to cooperate with it (that leadership) and offer all possible facilities," Jalali said

Syrian rebels announced they had seized full control of the strategic city of Homs early on Sunday after just one day of fighting, further threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule as insurgents advanced toward Damascus.

As government forces withdrew, thousands of Homs residents flooded the streets, celebrating with chants of "Assad is gone, Homs is free" and "Long live Syria, down with Bashar al-Assad." Rebels fired into the air in triumph, while youths tore down posters of the Syrian president, signaling a dramatic collapse of Assad's territorial control over the past week.

Syria Civil War Live: UN Syria envoy urged 'calm' and 'avoidance of bloodshed'

The United Nations Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, called for calm in the country on Saturday following rapid advances by Islamist-led rebels. Speaking at the Doha Forum for political dialogue, Pedersen urged for de-escalation and the protection of civilians, emphasizing the need to adhere to international humanitarian law. He also stressed the importance of starting a process that addresses the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.

"I reiterate my call for de-escalation, for calm, for the avoidance of bloodshed and the protection of civilians in line with international humanitarian law," Pedersen said at the Doha Forum for political dialogue, urging "the start of a process that leads to the realisation of the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people".

Syria Civil War Live: What US said on Syria

The White House stated on Saturday that the US priorities in Syria are to prevent the conflict from fueling a resurgence of the Islamic State (ISIS) and to avoid a "humanitarian catastrophe."

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concern about potential spillover, particularly regarding ISIS. He emphasized that in past phases of Syria’s civil war, the emergence of ISIS had been a major issue. At the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, Sullivan affirmed that the main focus is to prevent ISIS from reemerging, adding that the US will take steps, both independently and in collaboration with the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish groups, to ensure this does not happen.

Syria Civil War Live: Rebels vow no more 'sectarianism and tyranny'

Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani sought to reassure religious minorities on Saturday after Islamist-led fighters, including his group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured key cities and large territories from government control. His comments came just over a week into a rapid offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's forces.

Abdel Ghani, a senior commander and spokesman for the rebel alliance, acknowledged in a statement on Telegram that the rebels had taken areas home to "different religious sects and minorities." Despite this, he sought to calm concerns amid the ongoing advances. Meanwhile, Assad was last seen in images released by his office, meeting with Iran's foreign minister in Damascus.

Syria Civil War Live: Rebels make major gains in Syria led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

The rebel alliance, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which traces its roots to Al-Qaeda's former Syria branch and is based in Syria’s last rebel stronghold, the Idlib region, has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks. Starting their push on November 27, the rebels quickly took control of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city and pre-war commercial hub, within just four days, except for Kurdish-held districts.

By Thursday, they had seized Hama, the country’s fourth-largest city, with Syrian Defense Minister Ali Abbas claiming it was a "tactical" withdrawal by the army. Further south, the government deployed "large reinforcements" to Homs, Syria's third-largest city, in an attempt to slow the rebel advance, which had brought them within 140 kilometers of Damascus.

Fabrice Balanche, a lecturer at the University Lumiere Lyon 2 in France, reported that HTS now controls around 20,000 square kilometers of territory—nearly seven times more than before the offensive began.

Syria Civil War Live: Foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, and Turkey meet to discuss Syria

The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the ongoing hostilities. Turkey, a major supporter of the rebels, participated in the talks.

Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, expressed surprise at the rapid advance of the rebels and warned of a serious threat to Syria's "territorial integrity." He criticized President Assad for failing to seize the opportunity to engage with his people and restore relations. Sheikh Mohammed emphasized that without urgent action to begin a political process, the war could "damage and destroy what remains" of Syria.

Syrian Civil War Live Updates: The insurgents’ rapid advance across Syria took a dramatic turn on Saturday, with reports confirming they had reached the gates of Damascus and that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs. The fall of Homs is seen as a potentially crippling blow to President Bashar al-Assad, as it sits at a critical crossroads between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus, where Assad’s key support base and a Russian naval base are located.

The capture of Homs marks a significant victory for the insurgents, who have already taken control of Aleppo, Hama, and large parts of the south in a swift offensive that began on November 27. Analysts agree that the loss of Homs could be a game-changer in the ongoing conflict.

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