Assad is granted asylum in Russia as rebels seize control of the Syrian capital

The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, as rebels seized control of the capital Damascus. Deposed President Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum by Russia, according to state-run Tass news.

Assad is granted asylum in Russia as rebels seize control of the Syrian capital
Syrians celebrate the arrival of opposition fighters in Damascus, Syria, on Sunday.

The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, as rebels seized control of the capital Damascus. Deposed President Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum by Russia, according to state-run Tass news.

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