To succeed, the National Dialogue Conference must transcend the current administration’s unilateral actions and engage a broad spectrum of Syrian society.
Russian authorities have not issued any official statement or comment on the incident, Enab Baladi writes.
The transitional leadership needs to include various political and civil groups, especially those who fought for change against the Assad regime, Sultan al-Ibrahim writes for 963 Media.
Two U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to their administration urging the easing of sanctions on Syria, Jana al-Issa writes for Enab Baladi.
“Hostage Aid Worldwide” stated that it has information confirming that American journalist Austin Tice, missing in Syria since 2012, is still alive, although his current location remains unknown.
The former Foreign minister and vice-President seems to be trying to win a place at the National Dialogue Conference, according to Enab Baladi.
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“We are maintaining contact with representatives of the forces currently in control of the situation in Syria”, said a Kremlin spokesperson.
Three former aides stated that Bashar Assad himself did not inform his brother about his plan to flee, according to Shaam Network.
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Wahab, a Lebanese druze politician close to Assad, said he relayed messages from Israel to push Bashar towards “peace”, Shaam Network writes. He also stated that Assad asked him to create problems with other druze leaders in Lebanon.
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov remarked that Russia is engaged in “constructive talks” with Syrian authorities and expressed hope for retaining a military presence in the country, Syria TV says,
The leader of Hezbollah, a long-time supporter of the former regime, called for “cooperation” with the new powers in Syria.
A meeting took place on Tuesday between officials from the Salvation government and representatives of the ousted regime to facilitate the transfer of institutions and hand over files from the former administration to the new government, set to serve an interim period until March 1, 2025.
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Figures such as Qais Saeed, Mohammed bin Zayed, Gebran Bassil, and Suleiman Frangieh found themselves abandoned as Assad fled before dawn, leaving them humiliated, Daraj writes.
Amid changes in Syria’s political landscape, a senior Iranian official disclosed Tehran’s efforts to establish direct communication with factions in the new Syrian leadership.
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“Russian officials are in contact with representatives of the Syrian armed opposition, whose leaders have ensured the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions in Syria”
The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
