All jokes aside, the fall of the Syrian Arab Republic is a geopolitical disaster for the region and a tragedy for the Syrian people. We will analyse this in detail in days to come.
For now, I'll keep reporting the news and occasionally try to lighten the mood with some humor.
For now, I'll keep reporting the news and occasionally try to lighten the mood with some humor.
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Assad is now over Homs, maybe if he tries to paradrop he can still clutch this.
— 🇸🇾 The plane, which (allegedly) has Assad onboard, is doing some weird patterns.
Something unusual is happening.
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Something unusual is happening.
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— ❗️🇸🇾 BREAKING: Plane allegedly carrying Assad is rapidly declining in altitude
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Note: Assad has a pilot license. It's possible (although extremely unlikely) that he was flying the plane himself.
— ❗️🇸🇾 BREAKING: The IL-76T plane, allegedly carrying Assad, has reportedly crashed near Al-Suwayri!
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Assad is now over Homs, maybe if he tries to paradrop he can still clutch this.
I DIDNT ACTUALLY MEAN THIS
— ❗️🇸🇾 BREAKING: The General Command of the Syrian Arab Army orders the surrender and disbanding of all remaining units
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Why would he leave so last minute though? He may not be onboard imo.
— ❗️🇸🇾 BREAKING: The 3D map of the flight trajectory of the IL-76T that allegedly carried Bashar al-Assad – indicating a crash
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— ❗️🇸🇾 First statement by the Syrian Transitional Government:
'O free sons of Syria,
After long years of injustice, tyranny and oppression, and after great sacrifices made by the sons and daughters of this dear homeland, we announce today to the great Syrian people and the entire world that the regime of Bashar al-Assad has fallen, and that he has fled the country, leaving behind a legacy of destruction and suffering.
On this historic day, we announce that the forces of the revolution and opposition have taken control of affairs in beloved Syria, and we affirm our commitment to building a free, just and democratic state in which all citizens are equal without discrimination.
We pledge before God and before the people the following:
1. Preserving the unity and sovereignty of Syrian territory.
2. Protecting all citizens and their property, regardless of their affiliations.
3. Working to rebuild the state and its institutions on the foundations of freedom and justice.
4. Striving to achieve comprehensive national reconciliation, and returning refugees and displaced persons to their homes in safety and dignity.
5. Holding accountable all those who have committed crimes against the Syrian people, in accordance with the law and justice.
We call on the Syrian people to unite and stand together at this historic stage, and we affirm that the new Syria will not be the monopoly of anyone, but a homeland for all.
Long live a free and proud Syria,
And peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you.
National Transitional Council
Damascus, 08.12.2024.
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'O free sons of Syria,
After long years of injustice, tyranny and oppression, and after great sacrifices made by the sons and daughters of this dear homeland, we announce today to the great Syrian people and the entire world that the regime of Bashar al-Assad has fallen, and that he has fled the country, leaving behind a legacy of destruction and suffering.
On this historic day, we announce that the forces of the revolution and opposition have taken control of affairs in beloved Syria, and we affirm our commitment to building a free, just and democratic state in which all citizens are equal without discrimination.
We pledge before God and before the people the following:
1. Preserving the unity and sovereignty of Syrian territory.
2. Protecting all citizens and their property, regardless of their affiliations.
3. Working to rebuild the state and its institutions on the foundations of freedom and justice.
4. Striving to achieve comprehensive national reconciliation, and returning refugees and displaced persons to their homes in safety and dignity.
5. Holding accountable all those who have committed crimes against the Syrian people, in accordance with the law and justice.
We call on the Syrian people to unite and stand together at this historic stage, and we affirm that the new Syria will not be the monopoly of anyone, but a homeland for all.
Long live a free and proud Syria,
And peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you.
National Transitional Council
Damascus, 08.12.2024.
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— ❗️🇸🇾/🇸🇾 NEW: The Syrian Prime Minister says he is willing to cooperate with the Transitional Government
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— 🇸🇾 Syrian Ministry of Defense:
'There is no truth to the news circulated by some media outlets and pages affiliated with terrorist organizations about any withdrawal of any units of our armed forces present in the vicinity of the city of Latakia and its countryside. They are fully prepared and ready to carry out their duty to confront any terrorist assault.'
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'There is no truth to the news circulated by some media outlets and pages affiliated with terrorist organizations about any withdrawal of any units of our armed forces present in the vicinity of the city of Latakia and its countryside. They are fully prepared and ready to carry out their duty to confront any terrorist assault.'
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— 🇸🇾 Syrian Ministry of Defense: 'There is no truth to the news circulated by some media outlets and pages affiliated with terrorist organizations about any withdrawal of any units of our armed forces present in the vicinity of the city of Latakia and its…
Whoever their media person is, clearly didn't get the memo.
— ❗️🇸🇾 /🇮🇷 NEW: One of the only areas in Damascus not yet under rebel control is the Sayyeda Zainab shrine in Damascus, being defended by a few dozen Shia fighters, including Iranians, who refuse to surrender to the rebels
Rebel authorities have informed the fighters that whoever lays down their weapons, will remain alive and will not be in danger.
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Rebel authorities have informed the fighters that whoever lays down their weapons, will remain alive and will not be in danger.
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— ❗️🇮🇱/🇸🇾 BREAKING: Israeli tanks are entering Al-Hamdiyah in Quneitra, across the Syrian border in the Golan Heights DMZ
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— ❗️🇮🇱 NEW: The Israeli Home Front Command tightens restrictions for education and work in the Golan Heights – no school will take place in the Druze villages
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