Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family