Breaking: Syrian rebels take Damascus as Assad escapes to Russia
Syrian opposition forces captured Damascus ending Assadʼs five-decade family rule. Turkey plans to help rebuild Syria and assist millions of refugees return home while keeping terrorist groups away
In a ground-breaking turn of events Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia after Syrian rebels seized Damascus ending his familys long-standing control over the country (which lasted more than 50 years)
Turkeyʼs Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke at the Turkish Ambassadors Conference stating that his nation had zero part in the rebel take-over; however they are ready to help rebuild the war-torn country. “We want to create an all-inclusive Syria where different ethnic and religious groups can co-exist peacefully“ he said during his speech
The Turkish government which currently hosts about 3-million Syrian refugees plans to work with regional partners on several key-points:
- Safe and voluntary return of Syrians
- Post-war reconstruction efforts
- Prevention of terrorist group expansion
- Building regional peace and stability
Turkey maintains control of some northern-Syrian territories after past military operations against the YPG militia - which it sees as connected to the PKK. The market reacted quick to these events: Turkish construction and cement companies stocks went up as investors bet on future rebuilding contracts
The end of the 13-yr civil war marks a new chapter for Syria but Turkish officials emphasize that groups like Islamic State and the Kurdistan Workers Party must not gain any advantage from this situation. The government in Ankara promises to stand with Syrians during this transition period while ensuring regional security remains intact
