‘Interference in domestic matters…’ What are Muslim countries saying about the fall of Assad’s power in Syria? Celebration in UAE – Bashar Al Assad regime fall arab muslim countries including Saudi Arabia qatar egypt jordan reacted to regime change in syria tlifwr
Sunday, December 8, brought a historic change in Syria where Islamic rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad. The rebels declared Syria’s independence by capturing the capital Damascus after cities like Aleppo, Hama and Homs and said that Assad had fled the country. There is a wave of happiness in many Arab countries including Syria over the ouster of Assad from power. Many Arab Muslim countries have welcomed the end of Assad’s rule, which includes countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain.
saudi arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that it is monitoring the rapid developments in its ‘brotherly country’ Syria.
The statement further said, ‘Saudi Arabia is satisfied with the positive steps taken to ensure the security of the Syrian people, stop violence, and preserve Syria’s government institutions and resources. Saudi Arabia calls on the international community to stand with and support the Syrian people. Along with this, the international community should avoid interfering in the domestic affairs of Syria.
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Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding the departure of Bashar al-Assad from power. In the statement, Qatar said that it is closely monitoring the developments in Syria and the unity of national institutions and the country should be maintained to save the country from getting trapped in anarchy.
The statement further said, ‘Qatar reiterates its position to end the Syrian crisis in accordance with international legitimacy and UN Security Council Resolution 2254 in order to serve the interests of the Syrian people and safeguard the unity, sovereignty and independence of their country. .’
bahrain
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement saying that it is closely monitoring developments in Syria and that it ’emphasizes its commitment to Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity.’
Bahrain called on all parties in Syria to prioritize the supreme interests of the state and the well-being of its citizens, and said government institutions should be protected and infrastructure should not be damaged.
egypt
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has said that its country is following the changes taking place in Syria with great interest and expresses its support for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and the unity of its people.
The ministry called on all Syrian parties to preserve the country’s resources and national institutions, give priority to national interests, restore the political process to establish peace in the country by consensus, and restore Syria’s regional and international status. Called for.
Jordan
A statement has also been issued by the Royal Court of Jordan in which King Abdullah II of Jordan said that his country stands with the Syrian people and respects their wishes and choices.
During a meeting of the National Security Council, King Abdullah said that his country was emphasizing the need to avoid any conflict. He said, ‘Jordan has stood with its Syrian brothers and sisters since the beginning of the crisis. We have welcomed Syrian refugees over the past decade and provided them with education, health care and other services, the same services that are provided to the people of Jordan.
yemen
Meanwhile, the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen has congratulated the Syrian people for the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Yemen said it supports the territorial integrity of Syria and its desire for freedom, change, peace, security and stability for the Syrian people.
Iraq
In Iraq, government spokesman Basim al-Awadi said in a statement that Iraq was monitoring developments in Syria and calling on the brotherly people to step up efforts to maintain stability, security, and protect the lives and property of the Syrian people. Is in contact with other countries.
Iraq stressed the importance of not interfering in Syria’s domestic affairs or supporting one side over another, saying such interference would only increase conflict and division.
According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, the Palestinian President also reacted to the fall of the Assad regime. He said that ‘Palestine and its people stand with the Syrian people, respecting their will and political choices. ‘All political parties should give priority to the interests of the Syrian people’
Assad has taken refuge in Russia after fleeing Syria
According to Russia’s state news agency, Assad and his family fled Syria on Sunday and reached Moscow where Russia has offered them asylum.
Earlier on Saturday, rebels had captured the capital Damascus. With Assad’s ouster from power, the rule of the Baath Party, which was in power in Syria since 1963, has come to an end.
People are celebrating in UAE
Syrian expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates are celebrating the fall of Assad. According to a report in Khaleej Times, Syrian people celebrated throughout the night and kept an eye on every development.
Faten, a 37-year-old Syrian migrant, said, ‘We did not sleep the whole night. My parents and my entire family were watching the news closely. At 4 in the morning, soldiers reached the capital and peacefully seized power. We are finally free…it feels like this is our new national day.
32-year-old Mohammed said it felt as if a nightmare had ended. He said, ‘It has been 13 years since I left the country…Now I have hope that I will be able to go to my country. But I know this is not the end of our troubles. Until the new government is formed, everything is uncertain.
