Bashar al-Assad’s Exile and Syria’s Fall

• Former President Bashar al-Assad broke his silence after fleeing Syria, stating he only left after Damascus fell.

• He denounced the country’s new leaders as “terrorists.”

• Assad’s departure was not planned or during the final hours of the battles.

• He was supported by Russia and Iran throughout the war.

• Moscow requested an immediate evacuation to Russia after he moved to Latakia.

• Assad’s fall sparked global rejoicing after five decades of rule by his clan.