Damascus: President Bashar al-Assad’s reign has come to an end as Russia confirmed that he has resigned from office and left the country. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Assad had ordered a peaceful transfer of power. Amid these developments, Syrian rebels imposed a curfew in Damascus, marking a significant shift in the country’s power dynamics.
The announcement of Assad’s ouster came after rebels took control of Damascus. Reports indicate that Assad left Syria aboard an aircraft, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Meanwhile, a new transitional government body is working to ensure the transfer of power in Syria.
This marks a critical turning point for Syria, as the fall of Assad undermines the influence of both Russia and Iran in the region. Russia has placed its military bases in Syria on high alert, but there is no immediate threat reported.
