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Assad Vows to Use Force Against Terrorism in Syria, Gains UAE Support

Dec 1, 2024, 12:14 AM

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to use force to eliminate terrorism in Syria, asserting that his country will continue to defend its stability and territorial integrity against all forms of terrorism, regardless of who sponsors it. This statement comes in the wake of recent developments where opposition fighters have reportedly seized dozens of towns and overran most of Syria's second city, Aleppo. Assad emphasized that terrorism only understands the language of force, and with the help of allies and friends, Syria is capable of defeating and eliminating terrorists. In a related development, Assad held a phone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who expressed UAE's support for Syria in combating terrorism and restoring Damascus' sovereignty over its lands.