Syrian envoy in Moscow criticizes Assad
According to the Syrian ambassador, the decline of the government reflects its unpopularity and insufficient backing from both the populace and the military. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The swift decline of the government highlights its unpopularity among both the public and the military, according to a diplomat.
In an exclusive interview with RTN Arabic on Monday, Bashar al-Jaafari, Syria’s ambassador to Moscow, described former President Bashar Assad’s flight from Damascus as “shameful and humiliating.”
Over the weekend, Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham jihadists, together with other anti-government groups, took control of Damascus in a rapid offensive across various regions. Following this turmoil, Assad and his family fled and were granted asylum in Russia on Sunday.
Al-Jaafari condemned the former president, asserting that his removal was long overdue. “The collapse of the corrupt system in a matter of days is evidence of its unpopularity and lack of support both in society and among the army and the armed forces,” he told RT.
He further criticized Assad’s departure, stating that the “shameful and humiliating escape of the head of this system under the cover of night, without any sense of national responsibility to the country, confirms the need for changes that have occurred.”
Expressing optimism about the situation, al-Jaafari praised the regime change, declaring that Syria has “finally become a true homeland for all Syrians” and urging unity among the populace to restore security.
“The new era requires hope for peaceful change, avoiding further harm to Syria and its people, for Syria is a land abounding in goodness and blessings,” he added.
Earlier on Monday, the Syrian Embassy in Moscow lowered the former government's flag and raised the opposition's flag, a move mirrored by several other Syrian missions around the globe, which also updated their social media profiles to reflect the change.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin has confirmed that Assad and his family are currently residing in Moscow, though it has not disclosed their exact location. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the decision to grant asylum to the former leader was made personally by Russian President Vladimir Putin but noted that there are no scheduled meetings between them at this time.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
In an exclusive interview with RTN Arabic on Monday, Bashar al-Jaafari, Syria’s ambassador to Moscow, described former President Bashar Assad’s flight from Damascus as “shameful and humiliating.”
Over the weekend, Hayat Tahrir-al-Sham jihadists, together with other anti-government groups, took control of Damascus in a rapid offensive across various regions. Following this turmoil, Assad and his family fled and were granted asylum in Russia on Sunday.
Al-Jaafari condemned the former president, asserting that his removal was long overdue. “The collapse of the corrupt system in a matter of days is evidence of its unpopularity and lack of support both in society and among the army and the armed forces,” he told RT.
He further criticized Assad’s departure, stating that the “shameful and humiliating escape of the head of this system under the cover of night, without any sense of national responsibility to the country, confirms the need for changes that have occurred.”
Expressing optimism about the situation, al-Jaafari praised the regime change, declaring that Syria has “finally become a true homeland for all Syrians” and urging unity among the populace to restore security.
“The new era requires hope for peaceful change, avoiding further harm to Syria and its people, for Syria is a land abounding in goodness and blessings,” he added.
Earlier on Monday, the Syrian Embassy in Moscow lowered the former government's flag and raised the opposition's flag, a move mirrored by several other Syrian missions around the globe, which also updated their social media profiles to reflect the change.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin has confirmed that Assad and his family are currently residing in Moscow, though it has not disclosed their exact location. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the decision to grant asylum to the former leader was made personally by Russian President Vladimir Putin but noted that there are no scheduled meetings between them at this time.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
