Crowds gather in Damascus after rebels declare city 'free'

Rebel forces successful Damascus person declared the superior metropolis "free" of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad successful the aboriginal hours of Sunday.

Video, from the Associated Press, appears to amusement crowds of radical gathered successful the city, portion gunfire tin beryllium heard successful the background.

President Assad is said to person near Damascus by level for an chartless destination.

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