Breaking: Syrian leadership changes hands as Assad takes unexpected flight to Moscow
Syrian power structure saw dramatic shift this weekend when long-time leader left Damascus. Islamist opposition group took control while US leadership watches transition with careful attention
The middle-eastern political landscape changed dramatically this weekend‚ as Bashar al-Assad lost his grip on Syriaʼs government after twenty-three years in power
The well-organized Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (a militant-opposition group) moved towards Damascus forcing the long-time Syrian leader to seek safety in Moscow: Russian media confirmed his arrival on Dec 8th
This represents a moment of historic opportunity‚ but we must also recognize it as a time of risk and uncertainty
US government officials are watching the fast-moving developments with careful attention - their main focus being a non-violent transfer of power in the war-torn nation. The White Houseʼs position shows both hope and caution as Syria enters this un-charted period
The rapid shift in Syrian leadership marks the end of the al-Assad familyʼs iron-handed control (which started with Basharʼs father Hafez) and opens questions about the regions future political direction
