[UPDATE] Syrian Rebels Storm Capital of Damascus, Forcing Assad to Flee

Biden closely monitors developments in Syria, saysWhite House Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Syria, White House National Security Council Spokesman Sean Savett said. “President Biden and his team are closely monitoring the extraordinary events in Syria and staying in constant touch with regional partners,” he wrote on his X social media page. *** Rebels in Syria proclaim end of ‘dark era’… Rebels in Syria have announced a new era in Syria after 50 years of Baath rule. “After 50 years of oppression under Baath rule, and 13 years of crimes and tyranny and (forced) displacement… we announce…