Syria Civil War: Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued a statement on the fall of the Bashar Assad government. Biden said the fall of the Assad regime that brutalised, tortured and killed thousands of innocent Syrians over the past half a century is a historic opportunity for the people of the country.
US will work with its partners in Syria: Biden
Hours after rebel groups took over Syria following more than 12 years of violent civil war and decades of leadership by Bashar Assad and his family, Biden, while speaking at the White House, said the United States will work with its partners and the stakeholders in Syria to help them seize an opportunity to manage the risk.
US will send senior officials to Syria: Biden
“Over the past four years, my administration pursued a clear, principled policy towards Syria. Through the combination of support for our partners, sanctions, diplomacy and targeted military force when necessary, we now see new opportunities opening up for the people of Syria and the entire region. Looking ahead, the United States will support Syria’s neighbours, including Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Israel. I had long discussions with all of our people earlier this morning, and I’ll send senior officials from my administration to the region as well…”
