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According to Reuters, citing senior military officials, President Assad has reportedly fled Damascus, with his whereabouts currently unknown. Syrian rebel factions have claimed to have infiltrated the capital, facing minimal resistance from government forces, who seem to be retreating. One of the most pivotal moments came when rebels captured the Central City of Homs, coinciding with their takeovers of other strategic areas, including Imr and Aleppo. This rapid expansion of rebel control indicates the deteriorating state of Assad’s hold on power.