Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claims a brand-new phase for Syria can start that’s devoid of terrorism and enduring for its individuals.
In a social networks blog post on X on Sunday, Trudeau claimed the autumn of the Assad tyranny “finishes years of harsh fascism.”
Syrian President Bashar Assad left the nation on Sunday and is currently reported to be in Moscow, giving a significant close his almost 14-year battle to keep control as his nation fragmented in a harsh civil battle.
The toppling of Assad follows resistance pressures went into the Syrian resources of Damascus, finishing 50 years of regulation by his household.
Trudeau claimed Canada is checking the shift very closely, and he prompted “order, stability, and respect for human rights.”
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly claimed in her very own declaration on Sunday mid-day that Canada invites completion of the Assad regimen which “it is an opportunity to rebuild a Syria where all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religion or background, can live with dignity.”
“We continue to be dedicated to holding the Assad regimen liable prior to the International Court of Justice for the abuse and vicious, merciless and derogatory therapy and penalty of its very own individuals,” Joly added.
Ottawa is urging Canadians to avoid all travel to Syria and to consider leaving the country if it’s safe to do so.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a news conference on Sunday that Assad ” was a creature for the slave drivers of Tehran.”
“He has actually executed genocides versus the Sunni individuals in his very own nation, and currently he shows up to have actually been fallen,” Poilievre said in Ottawa.
Poilievre said it’s unknown who will replace Assad, adding it isn’t Canada’s fight and that he doesn’t believe Canada should get involved.
“We must stand with our allies, consisting of Israel, versus the terrorists. We must concentrate on securing our very own nation.”
Ottawa describes the security situation as volatile, and said the Damascus and Aleppo airports as well as some border crossings are closed.
An updated travel advisory from the Canadian government warns people to avoid the Middle Eastern country due to what it calls ” recurring armed dispute, terrorism, crime, approximate apprehension, abuse and compelled loss.”
Canada has urged its citizens to leave Syria since November 2011, and its embassy in Damascus suspended its operations in 2012.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024.
— With files from The Associated Press
The Canadian Press
