UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Syria following Assad's departure

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday regarding Syria, following President Bashar al-Assad's flight from the country. The meeting, requested by Russia, is set for 3:00 PM local time. Assad's departure marks a significant shift after years of his family's rule. Insurgents rapidly advanced through Syria, capturing cities and entering the capital, Damascus, with little resistance. Russian state media reports that Assad is currently in Moscow. This development comes as the support for Assad from key allies, including Iran and Hezbollah, has weakened.