The German Foreign Ministry has described the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime as the first breath of relief for millions of Syrians who, according to the ministry, had endured years of terror and atrocities under Assad’s rule.
Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s Foreign Minister, wrote on her X account on Sunday, December 8: “It’s hard to say exactly what is happening in Syria right now. But it is clear that Assad’s departure marks the first breath of relief for millions in Syria after years of horror and crimes committed by his regime.”
She added that Assad was responsible for murder, torture, and the use of chemical weapons against his own people, emphasizing, “He must ultimately be held accountable for these crimes.”
Baerbock stressed that the Syrian people deserve a better future and urged all parties involved to fulfill their responsibilities to all Syrians. She warned against allowing the country to fall into the hands of other extremists.
In her statement, the German Foreign Minister called on all global actors to act in the interests of the Syrian people, suggesting that this moment might offer an opportunity to embark on the long-overdue and difficult path to peace. Baerbock proposed that UN Security Council Resolution 2254 could serve as a solid foundation for charting a peaceful course for Syria.
