Rebel forces have no solid intelligence on Assad’s whereabouts, they are reportedly searching for him.
Exiled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad & family granted political asylum in Russia. Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have reportedly arrived in Russia, with Russian authorities confirming that they have granted them political asylum. This move follows growing tensions and escalating conflict in Syria, where Assad’s regime has faced increasing opposition from rebel forces.
According to Russian sources, Assad is currently in Moscow, and Russian officials have been in contact with Syrian opposition representatives. The confirmation comes after Syrian rebels claimed they had captured Damascus and that President Assad had fled the country. A British news agency also reported that Assad left aboard a plane, heading to an undisclosed location, as crowds gathered in Damascus’ Umayyad Square. People were seen climbing tanks abandoned by the military, signaling growing unrest.
While rebel forces have no solid intelligence on Assad’s whereabouts, they are reportedly searching for him. According to Qatari media, Syrian troops have withdrawn from the internal routes of Damascus, leaving the rebels with little resistance. Reports suggest that the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Syria has also been evacuated, and rebel forces have seized control of state-run TV and radio buildings.
In a related development, the Doha Forum, which included nations such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Russia, issued a joint statement expressing concern over the current situation in Syria. The statement highlighted the potential threats to regional and international security and called for an immediate halt to military operations. It stressed the need for a political solution to ensure the protection of civilians.
This confirmation of Assad’s asylum in Russia marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict, which has seen major shifts in control across key regions. Meanwhile, the government had earlier denied reports of Assad leaving Damascus, even as rebels claimed full control of the city of Homs, releasing over 3,500 prisoners from a military prison there.
