Syrian state television broadcast a rebel statement saying Assad had been overthrown and all prisoners had been released.
People shoot in the air as they celebrate the fall of the Syria n government in Damascus, Syria , Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.DAMASCUS, Syria — Ousted Syria n leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, Russian media said Sunday, hours after
, crediting action by the U.S. and its allies for weakening Syria’s backers — Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. He called the fall of Assad a “fundamental act of justice” but also a “moment of risk and uncertainty,” and said rebel groups are “saying the right things now” but the U.S. would assess their actions.
The arrival of Assad and his family in Moscow was reported by Russian agencies Tass and RIA, citing an unidentified source at the Kremlin. A spokesman there didn’t immediately respond to questions. RIA also said Syrian insurgents had guaranteed the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic posts in Syria.
The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country ravaged by war and split among armed factions. Turkey-backed opposition fighters are battling U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in the north, and the Islamic State group is still active in remote areas.
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