With the entry of Syrian rebels into Damascus, Bashar al-Assad’s government officially collapsed, and he fled the country. However, it remains unclear where he has gone.
Reuters reported on Sunday, December 8, citing military sources in Syria, that Bashar al-Assad left Damascus by plane for an unknown destination.
This report has not yet been officially confirmed, but the flight-tracking website “FlightRadar” reported the disappearance of a plane’s radar signal that had taken off from Damascus.
According to the tracking website, the plane, which was likely carrying the Syrian president, flew northwest from Damascus, and its radar signal disappeared near Homs.
FlightRadar explained that the plane carrying Bashar al-Assad turned off its radar after circling around Homs to hide its flight path from tracking devices.
Some Arab media outlets have reported that Assad may have gone to the United Arab Emirates, while others claim that he fled to Iran. However, all these reports have been denied or remain unverified by the media.
The conflicting reports about Bashar al-Assad’s fate have led to widespread speculation in the media and on social networks.
As Syria grapples with this major political shift, the country faces an uncertain future. With the government’s collapse, there is now a power vacuum that could lead to further instability or the emergence of new leadership.
The international community will likely play a crucial role in determining the future course of Syria, especially in facilitating peace and reconstruction efforts. The next steps will be critical for the Syrian people and the region’s geopolitical landscape.
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