In a significant development in Syrian politics, Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali has publicly stated his readiness to support the continuity of governance. He emphasized his willingness to cooperate with any leadership the Syrian people might choose, signaling a potential shift in the nation’s political landscape.
Recent reports confirm that al-Jalali was seen being escorted to his car by armed rebels, highlighting the current unstable situation in Damascus. Amidst this transition, the whereabouts of President Bashar al-Assad remain undisclosed, adding to the uncertainty of the country’s immediate political future.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country of Syria for an unknown destination, ending a fifty-year regime. The Opposition forces in war-torn Syria took over the capital city of Damascus, early on Sunday.
Syrian Opposition stated on Sunday they have begun entering the capital Damascus without any sign of army deployments. The developments mark the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad’s rule since Syria’s civil war began in 2011.
“We celebrate with the Syrian people the news of freeing our prisoners and releasing their chains and announcing the end of the era of injustice in Sednaya prison,” they added. Sednaya is a large military prison on the outskirts of Damascus where the Syrian government detained thousands.
The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too.
Eight key countries gathered with the U.N. special envoy on Syria on the sidelines of the Doha Summit for two hours of discussions Saturday night, and more will follow. The UN envoy seeks urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.”
