Syrian opposition fighters have declared victory after storming the capital and announcing that President Bashar al-Assad has fled, ending over five decades of rule by the al-Assad family. The news was met with joyous celebrations in Damascus and along the border with Lebanon as displaced Syrians returned home.
International reactions poured in, with US President Joe Biden monitoring the events closely, UN envoy Geir Pedersen emphasizing the need for a political solution, and former President Donald Trump claiming al-Assad had lost Russian support. UAE advisor Anwar Gargash warned against political vacuums being exploited by non-state actors, while Israeli minister Amichai Chikli expressed concerns about extremist groups gaining control.
Yemen’s Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani praised the Yemeni people for thwarting Iran’s plans similarly to what happened in Syria, and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for an emergency meeting to discuss the evolving situation. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs urged all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further civilian casualties and advised Filipino nationals in Syria to take necessary precautions.
As Syria enters a new chapter after years of conflict, the international community is closely monitoring the situation and working towards a peaceful resolution to ensure stability and unity for the war-torn nation.
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