The ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad says he had planned to keep fighting but the Russians evacuated him.

Summary

Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad claimed he was forcibly evacuated to Russia by Moscow, denying he planned to step down or seek refuge.

Assad emphasized his intent to continue fighting Syria’s civil war, despite Russia granting him asylum after rebels overthrew his government.

The Kremlin stated Assad resigned to ensure a peaceful power transfer, but Assad contradicted this. Rebels now control most of Syria, creating a security vacuum.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy urged American citizens to leave Syria, citing ongoing violence and instability, with no consular services available.

  • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
    16·
    11 days ago

    It sounds like this may not actually be Assad:

    https://www.twz.com/air/the-mystery-of-the-syrian-il-76-cargo-jet-that-went-missing-as-assad-fled

    The statement said to have been from Assad was posted through a channel on the Telegram social media network linked to the now-defunct Syrian regime earlier today, but it is unclear whether or not he actually drafted it and/or put it online. The deposed Syrian dictator has not been seen publicly in more than a week, despite Russian officials saying they have offered him asylum.

    • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
      7·
      11 days ago

      It’s very sus that they didn’t present him to the media when they “rescued” him.

      I reckon they’re waiting for the lookalike to grow his moustache.