Live: Assad says Syria in ‘hands of terrorism’ in first statement since fall of regime
Bashar al-Assad on Monday said he wanted to stay in Syria and continue fighting after rebels captured Damascus, but the Russian military evacuated him their base in Latakia. In his first public statement since his ouster, Assad said Syria was now “in the hands of terrorists”. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the conflict in the Middle East.
Bashar al-Assad on Monday said he wanted to stay in Syria and continue fighting after rebels captured Damascus, but the Russian military evacuated him their base in Latakia. In his first public statement since his ouster, Assad said Syria was now “in the hands of terrorists”. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the conflict in the Middle East.
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