Assad says he didn't intend to leave Syria, statement claims

In what appears to be his first reaction since fleeing Syria, the former president says Russia decided to airlift him to Moscow.

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Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad issues his first statement since leaving the country

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Syria's Assad blames 'terrorism' for regime collapse in first statement since defeat

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Syria's Assad resigns and leaves the country after stunning rebel blitz, Russia says

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Assad says he didn't intend to leave Syria, statement claims

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