Syrian embassy in Athens stormed amid Assad's uncertain fate
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime is causing significant emotions not only in Syria itself but also in countries with substantial Syrian minorities. In Athens, opponents of the dictator stormed the embassy grounds and hung the Syrian opposition flag on the balcony. They also removed the picture of the ousted tyrant.
The attack by Bashar al-Assad's opponents on the Syrian embassy in Athens was reported by the eKathimerini service. The group consisted of three or four people. Two of them voluntarily left the premises before the police intervened. The others were detained inside the embassy building.
Emotions run high in Athens as Assad's opponents enter the embassy
The joy of the Syrian dictator's opponents relates to the fact that on Sunday, representatives of the rebels announced the liberation of Damascus. Al-Assad's rule came to an end after 24 years.
The fate of al-Assad remains unknown at present. Reuters reported that the Syrian dictator might have died in a plane crash. The agency cited two Syrian sources. One of the sources indicated that the aircraft might have been shot down by the rebels.
Syrian Prime Minister Muhammad Gazi al-Jalali stated that Bashar al-Assad and Defence Minister Ali Mahmud Abbas's whereabouts have been unknown since Saturday evening.
This event could have broad implications for the region's geopolitics, particularly considering the involvement of countries like Russia and Iran, which have supported al-Assad's regime for many years. Changes in Syria could also affect the balance of power in the Middle East. The rebellion that forced the dictator to flee to an unknown location led to the release of political prisoners, symbolising the end of his tyranny.
