Former Syrian chief Bashar al Assad has issued his first assertion because the fall of his regime.
In a social media put up, he stated he had deliberate to maintain preventing insurgent forces earlier than Russia evacuated him.
The feedback, the primary in public since his regime was toppled greater than per week in the past, had been made on the Syrian presidency’s Telegram channel.
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Assad’s face covers the facade of a provincial authorities workplace within the aftermath of the opposition’s takeover.
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The assertion stated he left Damascus for Russia on 8 December – “a day after the fall” of town, including: “At no level throughout these occasions did I think about stepping down or looking for refugee.
“The only course of action was to continue fighting against the terrorist onslaught.”
The tip of the assertion mentions a “hope that Syria will once again be free and independent”.
Mr Assad left the Syrian capital following a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces throughout the nation – bringing his 24-year rule to an finish.
His whereabouts, in addition to these of his spouse Asma and their three youngsters, had been initially unknown.
Russia stated Mr Assad had left Syria after negotiations with the insurgent teams.
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