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UK PM Starmer Welcomes Assad's Departure, Calls for Peace in Syria

Dec 8, 2024, 03:23 PM

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the fall of Bashar al-Assad's "barbaric regime" in Syria, expressing the UK's support for the Syrian people who have suffered under Assad's rule for too long. Starmer emphasized the need for peace and stability in the country, calling on all sides to protect civilians, minorities, and ensure essential aid reaches those in need. He also mentioned that the UK government is in communication with regional partners and closely monitoring the situation, indicating the UK's readiness to support a political solution to the ongoing crisis. Starmer's call for peace comes amidst questions over the former Islamist links of the rebels who have taken Damascus.