Consultations will take place behind closed doors, starting at 5pm (Brasília time), in response to a request from Russia; international community celebrated the end of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship
The fall of the Syrian president, announced this Sunday (8), caused global repercussions and mobilized the , which will meet on Monday (9), on an emergency basis, to discuss the situation in the country. The consultations will take place behind closed doors, starting at 3 pm (5 pm Brasília time), in response to a request from Russia.
The overthrow of the regime came after a lightning offensive led by Islamist groups, marking the end of a decades-long government in a country devastated by 14 years of civil war. The event was considered a historic moment and brought different reactions from the international community.
International reactions
- HIM: Secretary-General António Guterres classified the moment as a “historic occasion” to build a stable and peaceful future, calling for respect for the rights of all Syrians.
- USA: President Joe Biden celebrated the takedown as a “fundamental act of justice” but warned about the terrorism record of some rebel groups. Donald Trump, president-elect, attributed the collapse to Russia’s loss of support.
- European Union: Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, highlighted the end of a “cruel dictatorship” and offered support to rebuild the country.
- China: The Chinese government has emphasized the importance of restoring stability in Syria as quickly as possible.
- Iran: Assad’s ally, Iran called for political dialogue and reported attacks on its embassy in Damascus.
- Türkiye: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attributed Assad’s fall to years of chaos generated by the civil war.
- Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considered it a “historic day” in the Middle East and the fall of a “central link in the axis of evil” led by Iran.
- Saudi Arabia e United Arab Emirates: Both highlighted the need to avoid chaos and promote unity among Syrians.
- Western Europe: Leaders such as Annalena Baerbock (German Foreign Minister) and Keir Starmer (UK Prime Minister) emphasized the importance of protecting minorities and rejecting extremism, while Spain called for a peaceful and stable solution.
*With information from AFP
Published by Felipe Dantas
