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Assad is granted asylum in Russia as rebels seize control of the Syrian capital

Assad is granted asylum in Russia as rebels seize control of the Syrian capital
Assad is granted asylum in Russia as rebels seize control of the Syrian capital

2024-12-08 22:00:26 - From: NPR


The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, as rebels seized control of the capital Damascus. Deposed President Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum by Russia, according to state-run Tass news.