Syria's foreign ministry speaks of "new chapter"

Syria's Foreign Ministry has commented on the developments in the country without saying a word about fugitive ruler Bashar al-Assad. "Today a new chapter is being written in the history of Syria," the ministry announced on social media. The message spoke of a "national oath" and a "pact that unites all Syrians". Syrian embassies abroad would continue to look after compatriots.

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08.12.2024, 13:18

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The ministry's statement did not provide any information on the whereabouts of President Assad, who has left Syria according to information from Russia. The Foreign Ministry in Moscow also did not provide any information on Assad's whereabouts.