The Syrian opposition announced on August 8 that they had taken control of the capital, Damascus, marking the end of the Syrian government led by President Bashar al-Assad. The opposition group aims to establish a new Syria where different factions can coexist peacefully. The Assad regime, which has been in power for 54 years, has come to an end.
The development has sent shockwaves in the Middle East, with major backer countries Russia and Iran facing a significant setback. According to a report by Tass, the Russian state news agency, Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow and have been granted asylum by the Russian government.
In a statement, the Syrian State TV declared, "The Great Syrian Revolution has triumphed, and the evil Assad regime has fallen."
Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, "President Assad has decided to step down and leave Syria."
The resignation of Assad, who has been in power for nearly five decades, is a significant development for the Middle East and the international community. The region is bracing for a new era of uncertainty, with many countries closely watching the situation unfold.
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