The barbaric state has fallen. At last.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 8, 2024
I pay tribute to the Syrian people, to their courage, to their patience. In this moment of uncertainty, I send them my wishes for peace, freedom, and unity.
France will remain committed to the security of all in the Middle East.
The fall of Assad's dictatorship ends decades of brutal oppression. A new chapter for Syria can begin here — one free of terrorism and suffering for the Syrian people.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 8, 2024
Canada is monitoring this transition closely. We urge order, stability, and respect for human rights.
I found something. Assad’s supporters had a chant: “qaedna lel abad (our leader forever), Bashar al-Assad.”
— Hassan I. Hassan (@hxhassan) December 8, 2024
“Forever is over,” Syrians chanted over and over.@kshaheen https://t.co/SgLNpbUAsB
For the record:
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) December 8, 2024
- Multiple Russian PMCs have been active in #Syria in 2024.
- #Russia air sorties *increased* from Mar-Oct 2024.
- Air defenses remained same (S-300 that left in 2022 was in SAA use)
- #Russia *increased* bases/posts in #Syria in 2024. https://t.co/3J53Rwd1P4
"How the World Got #Syria Wrong -- The international community misjudged the strength of #Assad's regime & its fixation on an external political process is being overtaken by events."
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) December 8, 2024
My NEW piece for @ForeignPolicy:https://t.co/Jq2QrTgBzJ
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