NATO Secretary General On Assad Regime Collapse: Moment Of Joy

• 9.12.2024, 19:18

Russia and Iran must share responsibility for the crimes committed against the Syrian people.

The overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad regime is a moment of joy for Syria. However, it is also a period of uncertainty for locals and the entire region.

This was stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Sky News reports.

According to him, Russia and Iran must share responsibility for the crimes committed against the Syrian people by the Assad regime.

He said that these two countries were the “main sponsors” of the Assad regime. But despite this, both Moscow and Tehran turned out to be “unreliable partners who abandoned Assad when he was no longer useful to them.”

Rutte also said that he hopes for a peaceful transfer of power and an inclusive political process under the leadership of the Syrians.

“We hope for a peaceful transfer of power and an inclusive political process under the leadership of the Syrians. We will be watching closely how rebel leaders conduct themselves during this transition,” he said.

According to the Secretary-General, Syria’s new leaders must uphold the rule of law, protect civilians and respect religious minorities.