Syrian rebel factions announced on Sunday (Dec 8) on state television that they have successfully overthrown President Bashar al-Assad and have freed "unjustly detained" prisoners.

WATCH: Syrian rebels appear on state TV, say toppled 'tyrant' Bashar al-Assad

Rebel factions in Syria, who launched a massive offensive against the government last week, on Thursday (Dec 5) seized the key city of Hama after ousting pro-government forces from there.

Syrian conflict: Rebel factions enter Hama, oust pro-govt forces from key city

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WATCH: Syrian rebels appear on state TV, say toppled 'tyrant' Bashar al-Assad

Syrian conflict: Rebel factions enter Hama, oust pro-govt forces from key city