Damascus, Syria

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. 

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In their TV address, they referred to Assad as a "tyrant" and also urged for the protection of state property. 

The development came after a wave of intense clashes and strategic advancements by the rebel forces in Damascus and surrounding areas.

A group of individuals appeared on state television and made the announcement of "the liberation of the city of Damascus and the fall of the tyrant Bashar al-Assad and the release of all the unjustly detained from the regime prisons", reading a statement from the "Damascus Conquest operations room".

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Also read: Who are the Syrian rebels who overthrew Bashar-al Assad's 24-year-old regime?

The rebels called on fighters and citizens to safeguard the "property of the free Syrian state".

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Syrian state TV proclaims 'victory' of rebellion

Syrian state television on Sunday declared "victory" of Syria's rebellion and the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, which they termed "criminal." 

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"Victory of the great Syrian revolution and the fall of the criminal Assad regime," read the full-screen message in large white writing on a mainly red background.

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(With inputs from agencies)