The Syrian National Coalition, a main Syrian opposition, vowed to continue working towards the transfer of authority to a transitional governing body with full executive powers, to usher in a free, democratic, and pluralistic Syria.
The coalition reaffirmed, according to the Xinhua news agency, in a statement to the international community its commitment to maintain stability and security in the countries bordering Syria, making clear that Syrians will abstain from interference in regional countries' affairs.
It looks forward to forging strategic partnerships with countries in the region and around the world to rebuild Syria for all its citizens, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or sect. The group reiterated the vision of a nation founded on equality and democratic principles to lay the groundwork for a peaceful and inclusive future.
Within days Damascus emerged at the center of lightning speed shifts marking a crucial watershed point in Syria's civil strife, which has dragged the country for years. As for the Syrian capital-which for years has continued to be under tight controls of President Bashar al-Assad-government on Sunday witnessed sudden drastic shifts in power with considerable advances by rebels across its territories.
Starting from late November, opposition forces made significant gains in the northern provinces, particularly in Aleppo, where Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group launched a major offensive against government forces. As the rebels were advancing, reports were seen of rapid army withdrawal from major southern provinces, such as Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida.
Inside the capital, these developments triggered public fear and anxiety; most of its residents had no idea of what lay ahead. They scrambled for basic staples such as bread and rice.
After the opposition forces seized control of Damascus, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that al-Assad has fled Syria and has resigned as president of that country, which, meantime, urged for a peaceful transfer of power.
Local factions and international observers are paying close attention to what is happening in Syria. In fact, there are concerns about the stability of diplomatic missions and the possibility of violence in the Syrian capital following incidents such as the storming of the Iranian embassy.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned Sunday the attack and added that Iran's ambassador to Syria and the embassy's staffers were in full health.
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