Syrian rebels have declared a 13-hour curfew in the capital Damascus from 4 p.m. local time (8 a.m. ET) Sunday until 5 a.m. (9 p.m. ET) Monday, as announced by their Military Operations Command on Telegram. This move comes amidst a significant armed rebel presence in the city, with live videos capturing continuous celebratory gunfire.
Concerns over public safety have been raised, prompting a message on Syrian state television urging individuals to refrain from firing weapons in public squares to avoid causing panic among civilians. The situation has escalated to the extent that presidential palaces have been ransacked, adding to the growing unrest in the region.
Reports indicate heavy traffic congestion in Damascus, further complicating the already tense atmosphere in the capital. The declaration of a curfew reflects the volatile nature of the current situation and the rebels' efforts to assert control over the city.
