In First Statement, Bashar al-Assad Denies 'Planned' Departure From Syria

Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell in Syria last week, has denied a "planned" departure from his country, news agency AFP reported.

In First Statement, Bashar al-Assad Denies 'Planned' Departure From Syria

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Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell in Syria last week, has denied a "planned" departure from his country, news agency AFP reported. 

Bashar al-Assad came to power in 2000, succeeding his father, Hafez al-Assad, who ruled Syria with an iron grip for nearly three decades.