Syria rebels encircle Damascus in major threat to Assad regime – follow the latest

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

Opposition groups say they have started to surround Syria's capital Damascus. Follow live updates

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Syrian rebels enter strategic city of Homs, threaten Damascus, as army withdraws. Follow our coverage.

Syrian rebels announce they have seized control of Homs | Live updates

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

Syrian rebels say they have begun entering Damascus | Live updates

Syrian rebels say they are entering Damascus without any sign of opposition from government-deployed soldiers. Follow live

Syrian rebel forces say they are entering the capital Damascus, as gunfire reported in the city centre - follow live updates

Syrian opposition claims its forces are entering Damascus in biggest challenge to al-Assad's rule since 2011 war. Follow live

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

Syrian rebels said they have taken Damascus after a week of stunning military advances against President Bashar al-Assad's forces

President Assad reportedly flees Syria as rebels enter capital Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to an unknown destination as rebels closed in, security officials said

Syrian rebels say they've 'freed' Damascus and the president has reportedly fled by plane to an unknown destination. Follow live

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Assad regime falls as rebels capture Damascus – follow the latest

Scared, relieved, overwhelmed - Damascus residents react to the arrival of Syrian rebels in the capital. Follow live

Rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus as Syrian PM commits to transfer of power