UK government welcomes fall of Assad regime in Syria, calls for peace and stability

The UK government has welcomed the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after rebel forces seized the capital, Damascus. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for peace and stability in the war-torn country. Starmer called for the protection of civilians and the delivery of aid to vulnerable populations. He stated that the situation in Syria is unprecedented and that the UK is closely monitoring developments. Assad has reportedly fled Damascus, but his location is unknown. The future leadership of Syria remains uncertain, with concerns about the influence of rebel groups, including those with ties to Al-Qaeda.