Rebels close in on Damascus as President Bashar al-Assad's office denies he has left Syrian capital - follow live

Syria's Assad regime is under severe threat of being toppled as insurgents encircle the capital city of Damascus. Follow live

BREAKING — Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus

Syria's opposition claims capture of the capital, Damascus, and says President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Follow live

Syria's PM says ready for handover process as President Assad flees, rebels enter Damascus. Follow live updates

Syria's prime minister says he is ready to hand over the government to the opposition in a peaceful transition - follow latest

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