President Biden said in remarks at the White House on Sunday that the recent fall of the Assad regime in Syria was “an act of fundamental justice.”
“The Assad regime has finally fallen,” Biden said. “This regime has brutally tortured and murdered literally hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians. [of the regime] It is a fundamental act of justice. ”
“This is a moment of historic opportunity for the Syrian people, who have suffered for many years, to build a better future for their proud country,” he added. “It’s also a moment of risk and uncertainty.”
Early Sunday morning, the Syrian government collapsed after rebel forces entered the capital, Damascus. The collapse of the government ended the 50-year rule of the Assad family in Syria.
The end of Assad's regime came after a 10-day offensive by rebel forces. Meanwhile, fighters moved quickly across Syria, occupying much of the government-held land.
“The United States will work with our partners and stakeholders in Syria to help them seize opportunities to manage risks,” the president said Sunday. He also singled out Russia and Iran, as well as the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which he said were “key supporters” of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in recent years.
“But last week, their support collapsed for all three of them, because all three of them are much weaker today than they were when I took office,” Biden added, adding that these countries and He pointed to conflicts in which the group has recently been involved. , including against Israel and Ukraine.
In his remarks, the president said it was important that “rebel forces seeking a role in governing Syria demonstrate a commitment to the rights of all Syrians, the rule of law, and the protection of religious and ethnic minorities.” He also emphasized gender.
