"Damascus awaits": Syrian rebels have begun encircling capital, says report. Read here

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

Syrian insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus, as part of a rapidly moving offensive, opposition activists and a rebel commander say.

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

‏כוחות המורדים בסוריה הודיעו כי הם החלו להיכנס לעיר הבירה דמשק

Syrian rebels say they have begun entering Damascus | Live updates

Syrian rebels enter Damascus - report

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

BREAKING — Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus

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

Syrian rebels say they have begun entering the capital Damascus

Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire.

Syrian rebels say they are entering capital Damascus with no sign of Assad’s army

Syrian rebels say they've entered Damascus as residents report hearing gunfire in capital

Pemberontak Suriah Serbu Damaskus, Rezim Bashar Al Assad Kolaps

Syrian rebel forces said they have entered Damascus, bringing their offensive to President Bashar al-Assad's doorstep

Pemberontak Suriah Kuasai Damaskus, Presiden Assad Kabur Pakai Pesawat

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

Syrian rebels have advanced into the nation's capital of Damascus, claiming they have seized control

Syrian rebels have reportedly taken Damascus and declared the capital is 'without Bashar al-Assad'

Syrian rebels claim President Assad has fled Damascus as they advance into the capital after capturing four other cities in 24 hours

President Assad reportedly flees Syria as rebels enter capital Damascus

Syrian rebels take the capital Damascus in lightning 12-day uprising and say President Bashar Al-Assad has fled country

JUST IN — Syrian rebels hail "new era" after entering Damascus and declare end to more than 50 years of Assad family rule

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

Syrische Rebellen melden im staatlichen Fernsehen Sturz von Assad und Einnahme von Damaskus

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