Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Jalali announced early Sunday that he is ready to "cooperate" with any leadership chosen by the Syrian people and to facilitate a "handover" of power, following the entry of armed opposition factions into Damascus.

 

Meanwhile, reports surfaced that President Bashar al-Assad had left the country, with the Syrian army's defenses in the capital reportedly collapsing, allowing the opposition to advance.

 

The situation continues to escalate as opposition forces declare control over key areas, including Homs.

 

 

 

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Syrian opposition factions announce new leadership

Armed opposition groups in Syria issued a statement on Sunday morning after entering the capital, Damascus.

 

The statement declared the fall of Bashar al-Assad, with the president reportedly leaving the country.

 

The opposition affirmed their commitment to building a free, just, and democratic Syria where all citizens are equal.

 

They pledged to maintain Syria’s territorial integrity, protect citizens and their properties, rebuild state institutions, seek national reconciliation, and ensure accountability for crimes committed against the people.

 

The group identified themselves as the National Transitional Council and, in their closing statement, called for unity among the Syrian people, emphasizing that the new Syria belongs to all.

 

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Syrian PM says willing to cooperate with citizen-chosen leader

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Jalali stated early Sunday that he is ready to "cooperate" with any leadership chosen by the people and to take any necessary measures for a "handover" of power, following the announcement by armed opposition factions that they have begun entering the capital.

 

In a speech shared on his Facebook account, Al-Jalali said, "This country can be a normal country, one that builds good relations with its neighbors and the world. However, this matter is up to any leadership chosen by the Syrian people. We are ready to cooperate with them and provide all possible facilities."