Syria’s opposition militias sensed an opportunity to loosen President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power about six months ago — 13 years after the country’s civil war began. Launched barely two weeks ago, the operation’s lightning success took almost everybody by surprise, quickly ending the five decades of the Assad family rule. 🔗 Read the full story at the link in bio.    #Reuters #news #Syria #BasharalAssad #military #militia #civilwar