Macron hails fall of Assad, vows continued support in syria
Emmanuel Macron spoke out after the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. The French president did not hide his satisfaction in his post on X.
French President Emmanuel Macron, commenting on the events 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 service, 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 Defense Minister Ali Mahmud Abbas, have been unknown. Assad, who crushed all signs of dissent and imprisoned thousands of people, flew out of Damascus on Sunday in an unknown direction.
