Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani declares the Assad era over at the UN, urging global support for a new Syria and calling for an end to sanctions and Israeli airstrikes.
A Historic Statement Before the World
In a dramatic address to the UN Security Council on Friday, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani proclaimed the official end of the Assad era. With powerful words, he marked the beginning of what he called a “new chapter” for Syria.
“For the first time, the flag of the new Syria — the Syria of freedom and dignity — flies at the United Nations,” al-Shaibani announced, calling on the international community to embrace a reborn nation.
Condemning Decades of Atrocities
Al-Shaibani openly condemned the former Assad regime, holding it responsible for decades of atrocities.
He cited the widespread use of chemical weapons, mass torture, forced disappearances, and the displacement of millions.
“Syria plunged into darkness for generations,” he said, emphasizing the deep scars left behind. The regime’s collapse in December, with Assad fleeing to Russia, officially ended Baath Party rule, which had gripped Syria since 1963.
A Call for Global Support
The end of the Assad era signals new hope, but challenges remain.
Al-Shaibani urged the world to lift long-standing sanctions, arguing they had crippled Syria’s economy and fueled black market networks.
“Sanctions reduced Syria to dependency when it could be a partner in global growth,” he argued.
Now, he said, “airplanes are dropping flowers instead of barrel bombs,” a symbolic promise of peace replacing fear.
He also revealed plans to establish a Transitional Justice Commission to ensure accountability and rebuild trust with international institutions.
Addressing Israeli Strikes and Regional Stability
Tensions remain high in the region. Al-Shaibani strongly criticized Israel’s continued airstrikes on Syrian territory, calling them a “direct threat to regional stability.”
He urged the UN to demand that Israel adhere to the 1974 disengagement agreement, after Israeli forces recently expanded their occupation of the Golan Heights.
“Let us seize this defining moment,” al-Shaibani concluded. “Syrians are ready to reshape their country’s future.”
The fall of Assad marks more than a political transition. It signals Syria’s potential reintegration into the international community — if the world is willing to support its fragile rebirth.
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