Macron hails fall of Assad, promises continued support in Syria
Emmanuel Macron expressed his views following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The French president did not conceal his satisfaction in his post on X.
French President Emmanuel Macron, commenting on the developments in Syria, stated on Sunday that "the barbaric state has fallen" and assured that his country will continue to be involved "for the security of everyone in the Middle East."
In a comment on the X platform, the French president added that "he pays tribute to the Syrian people, their courage, and patience."
Syrian rebels announced on Sunday in a televised statement the liberation of Damascus and the overthrow of President Assad after 24 years of his rule.
Syrian Prime Minister Muhammad Gazi al-Jalali stated that since Saturday evening, Assad's whereabouts, as well as those of Defence Minister Ali Mahmud Abbas, have been unknown. Assad, who crushed all signs of dissent and imprisoned thousands of people, left Damascus on Sunday in an unknown direction.
