Biden calls Assad's fall in Syria act of justice
US President Joe Biden (photo: Getty Images)
US President Joe Biden welcomed the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. He called it a “fundamental act of justice.”
During his speech, Biden emphasized that this act would provide Syrians with a historic opportunity.
“At last, the Assad regime has fallen. This regime brutalized and tortured and killed literally hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians. The fall of the regime is a fundamental act of justice. It's a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria to build a better future for their proud country,” he said in a speech at the White House.
Biden also added that the United States will work with partners to reduce the risks posed by Syria. In particular, the United States will support Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon in light of possible threats from Syria, and will consult with their leadership.
Assad's rule in Syria ended on December 8, 2024. He flew out of the country, and in the morning, rebels had already entered the Syrian capital Damascus.
For his part, Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali said he was ready to hand over power to the opposition and would cooperate with any government elected by the people.
In the evening of that day, Russian state media reported that Assad had fled to Moscow. According to them, the Russian authorities granted him and his family asylum.
