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Indian American lawmakers welcome Assad's fall in Syria
The historic development marks the end of Assad’s 13-year rule and five decades of Baathist control, heralding an uncertain future for the war-torn nation.
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The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a two-day offensive by rebel forces has sparked global reactions, including strong statements from prominent Indian American lawmakers. The historic development marks the end of Assad’s 13-year rule and five decades of Baathist control, heralding an uncertain future for the war-torn nation.
Shri Thanedar, the Indian American Representative from Michigan's 13th District, welcomed the development. In a statement shared on social media platform X, he said, “The fall of Assad's regime is a welcome development in the region and will ensure that the Syrian people could finally build a society free from repressive rule.”
The fall of Assad's regime is a welcome development in the region and will ensure that the Syrian people could finally build a society free from repressive rule. https://t.co/YakQbwkMDN
— Shri Thanedar (@ShriThanedar) December 9, 2024
Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents California's 17th District, echoed the sentiment but urged caution. Writing on X, he said, “The fall of Bashar al-Assad, who brutally killed and oppressed his people, is hopeful for Syria. The rebels must commit to protecting minorities of all faiths, renouncing ISIS, and working with the international community to support peace. Let us hope this is a turning point for Syria.”
The fall of Bashar al-Assad who brutally killed & oppressed his people is hopeful for Syria. The rebels must commit to protecting minorities of all faiths, renouncing ISIS, & working with the international community to support peace. Let us hope this is a turning point for Syria.
— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) December 9, 2024
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi highlighted the significance of the moment while emphasizing the challenges ahead. “The images of celebration coming from Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad are an inspiration. The road ahead for Syria will be uncertain and challenging, but the people of Syria have won their liberation after more than five decades under the Assad regime. The United States must continue to stand with the Syrian people as they rebuild their country, help refugees return home, and begin the transition to democracy,” he stated on X.
The images of celebration coming from Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad are an inspiration. The road ahead for Syria will be uncertain and challenging, but the people of Syria have won their liberation after more than five decades under the Assad regime. The United…
— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) December 8, 2024
The rapid rebel advance, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and an alliance of Turkish-backed militias, has left Syria’s future governance in question. Damascus and several key regions are now under opposition control, while Assad has reportedly sought asylum in Moscow with Russia granting refuge on “humanitarian grounds.”
As regional and global powers recalibrate their positions, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has assured that it is monitoring the situation closely. In a statement, the ministry emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution, saying, “We underline the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria. We advocate a peaceful and inclusive Syrian-led political process respecting the interests and aspirations of all sections of Syrian society.”
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