Sham, the leading rebel force, must work to allay public fears that it will seek to replace Assadism with its own form of absolute rule.

CNN mapped how rebel groups captured several key cities, cutting off pro-regime forces and successfully toppling Assad’s regime after 11 days of fighting.

Russia is reportedly close to securing a deal with the new Syrian leadership that would secure the future of its military bases in the country.

Russian military convoys have reportedly left the Hasya area in central Syria, relocating toward the nearby city of Homs.

Russia has likely begun withdrawing some of its troops from Syria. This is indicated by the analysis of satellite images, reports Financial Times. According to the FT, satellite images taken by Maxar and Planet Labs show an increase in the number of ground vehicles at the Khmeimim airbase.