SAUDI EXPATRIATES

Celebrating what many saw as a turning point in Syria's turbulent history, joyful mobs crowded the streets.

On Syrian state television, a group of men unexpectedly declared the overthrow of President Bashar Assad and the release of all political prisoners.

The spokesman, who was speaking on behalf of the rebel organization "Operations Room to Conquer Damascus," highlighted the importance of citizens and fighters protecting the principles of "the free Syrian state."

14 years of civil war resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of displacements, and the swift fall of the dictatorship shocked many locals.

Residents of Damascus rushed to mosques for morning prayers and public places to chant "God is great" and rejoice at the fall of Assad's authority as the sun rose over the city. People joyfully blew their car horns as anti-Assad slogans resounded around the capital.

Teenagers picked up firearms and fired them into the air as the security personnel fled. Most Viewed: Penalties goes up to 10 million riyals for damage and misuse of Riyadh metro

The Defense Ministry was among the government facilities looted as troops and police left their posts. Footage emerged from the presidential residence showing families entering the building and leaving with various household goods.

There was even distancing from the overthrown regime by groups that had previously supported Assad. We are facing a new chapter for Syria," the pro-government al-Watan newspaper stated. "Thank you, God, that there was not more bloodshed." Additionally, the publication justified its previous actions by saying it had simply carried out official instructions.

An important part of Assad's base of support, the Alawite sect, has released a statement stressing the need for unity amid change and requesting that "reason and dialogue" prevail.

In a video message, Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali expressed his readiness to transfer power to a transitional administration.

A chemical strike on the outskirts of Damascus in 2013 is one of the war crimes claims that have stained Assad's legacy. Years of totalitarian leadership come to a dramatic conclusion with his departure.

After an unexpected military campaign that started on November 27, opposition fighters advanced on Damascus. See Also : Saudi Arabia prohibits celebrity ads on visit visas without license

They encountered minimal opposition as government forces withdrew, allowing them to capture important cities like Homs, Hama, and Aleppo.

In an effort to reposition itself as a tolerant and diverse movement, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has taken the lead in the offensive.

Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria, has expressed the need for immediate negotiations in Geneva to facilitate a "smooth political transition," highlighting the quick development of the situation. The United Nations special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, has issued a dire warning about the difficulties of reconstructing the country.

Russian state news reports that former Syrian president Bashar Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow after receiving asylum.

While visiting the ancient Umayyad Mosque, opposition leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani proclaimed the ouster of Assad as a "victory for the Islamic nation." Al-Golani, who has worked to separate HTS from its radical origins, now confronts the monumental challenge of bringing a society that is deeply divided. Join Saudi Expatriates channel on imo

Using his new given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa, al-Golani made his first public appearance since the rebels took Damascus. He condemned Assad for transforming Syria into "a farm for Iran's greed" and pledged to make inclusivity a priority.

Assad's decision to go to Moscow has dealt a severe blow to his supporters, who had stood with him during the nearly fourteen-year civil war in Syria, notably Iran and Hezbollah.

Iran's foreign ministry urged Syrians to make their own decisions about their future after the alleged looting of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed its support for the actions taken to safeguard the Syrian people, put an end to the violence, and preserve the institutions and capabilities of the Syrian government.

On Sunday, the Kingdom's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement in which it reiterated its support for initiatives to secure and stabilize Syria while protecting its independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. Like and Follow Saudi Expatriates on Facebook

Reiterating its support for the Syrian people and their choices at this key time in their history, the ministry declared, "Saudi Arabia has followed the rapid developments in Syria," as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.

The statement stressed the significance of preventing Syria from falling into anarchy or division and urged united efforts to preserve the country's territorial unity and the unification of its people.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has called on the world community to support the Syrian people and work with them to achieve their goals without interfering in Syria's domestic affairs.

The ministry emphasized the crucial need to provide support to Syria during this critical phase, with the aim of alleviating the immense suffering endured by its people over an extended period. The conflict has resulted in the loss of countless lives and the displacement of millions of people.

Furthermore, the Kingdom denounced the activities of foreign militias in Syria, claiming that they were bringing external agendas to the country and making the Syrian people's situations worse. Join Saudi Expatriates channel on Facebook

The ministry urged all parts of Syrian society to help create a future characterized by safety, stability, and prosperity, stressing that the moment has come for Syrians to live with the dignity they deserve.

At the end of the statement, Saudi Arabia expressed its desire for Syria to regain its proper place in the Islamic and Arab worlds.

Rebels overthrow the Assad family's 50-year dominance in Syria