Moscow (TDI): Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds, Russia’s state media reported citing a Kremlin source on Sunday.
The state-run news agency further reported that a deal had been struck to ensure the safety of Russian military bases in Syria.
The confirmation comes hours after Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that Assad had left Syria after rebel fighters raced into Damascus unopposed on Sunday, ending his family’s 53-year iron-fisted rule.
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The rapid offensive by the group, known as the “Operations Room to Conquer Damascus”, culminated in the capture of the capital, sending jubilant crowds into the streets.
Peaceful Transition in Syria
In the wake of unprecedented developments, the Syrian prime minister said he was willing to transfer power to opposition forces.
Al-Bahra assured citizens that government institutions would resume operations within two days and that the transfer of power would occur in coordination with the United Nations.
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Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Military Operations Administration, instructed his forces to refrain from entering official institutions in Damascus.
He emphasized that these facilities would remain under the caretaker authority of the prime minister until a formal handover is complete, according to AFP.
As the opposition prepares to establish governance, Syrians await the dawn of a new era after years of turmoil under Assad’s authoritarian rule.
