Syrian rebels claim control of Daraa, demolish Assad monument – video

Syrian rebels have claimed control over the southern city of Daraa and have demolished a monument to former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, the father of Bashar al-Assad.

Source: Reuters; Radio Liberty

Details: A video verified by Reuters shows rebels celebrating in Daraa's main square and tearing down a monument to Hafez al-Assad.  

At the same time, Syrian military officials claim they are carrying out airstrikes on Hama and Homs while reinforcing their positions in those areas. They also report redeploying troops around Daraa and Suwayda, denying that the rebels have captured these regions.  

AFP, citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), reports that 90% of Daraa province, including the city of Daraa, is now under rebel control.

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