Has President Assad Fled Damascus?

Syria: Bashar al-Assad 'Flees To Latakia' -- The Telegraph

An information blackout was in place around President Bashar al-Assad after an attack in Damascus that killed three top regime officials amid reports the Syrian leader had fled to his family's coastal stronghold.

Opposition sources and a Western diplomat stated Mr Assad was in the coastal city of Latakia, directing the response to the assassination of his top lieutenants, according to Reuters.

Mr Assad, who has not made a public appearance since Wednesday's bombing, was said to be commanding the government operation but it was not clear whether Assad traveled to the Mediterranean Sea resort before or after the attack.

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Update: Assad reportedly flees to Syria coastal town as regime forces strike back against rebels -- FOX News

My Comment: If true .... it gives the appearance that the Assad regime has abandoned Damascus. But my gut tells me that this is probably rebel disinformation .... and if that is the case, it tells me that the rebels are becoming very sophisticated in using the media to further their cause.