Gunfire was heard in Syria’s capital Damascus early on December 8. The Syrian government fell early on December 8 in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family. Islamist-led rebels declared that they have taken Damascus after sweeping through other parts of the country. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Follow updates: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/syria-civil-war-live-updates/article68959496.ece #syriaconflict #syria #assad