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Rabat — Russia’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country and ordered a peaceful transition of power.
The announcement comes after opposition fighters took control of the capital, Damascus, earlier today.
“We appeal to all parties involved with a strong call to renounce the use of violence and resolve all governance issues through political means,” said Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
The news comes as reports claimed the Syrian president may have died in a plane crash.
Russian news agency TASS reported there was no threat to their security, adding that the military personnel at their base in Syria are on high alert.
The opposition announced a curfew to maintain order during the unfolding political shift.
Celebrations have been underway. Syrian opposition forces have announced they captured more towns in northern Syria, including al-Far, Jubb al-Arous, Awn al-Dadat, and more, Al Jazeera reported.
Many countries are reacting to al-Assad’s ousting. Spain joined the chorus, saying that it backs a peaceful and stable solution for the country.
“We have to take steps to ensure that it’s the Syrian people who decide how they will govern and by whom in future, and, of course, that Syria’s territorial integrity is maintained,” Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said today.
Germany also commented on the news, with the country’s foreign ministry calling on parties to the conflict to shoulder responsibility and urge the protection of minorities.
“The end of al-Assad represents for millions of people in Syria a great relief,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wrote on X, adding that the country must now “fall into the hands of other radicals, whatever forms they take.”
Positive responses to the situation in the country extended to Iraq, where Syrian refugees celebrated the fall of al-Assad’ss regime.
Various other communities are celebrating the news, as the country now has an uncharted future ahead.
