Egypt and Jordan ask Assad to leave Syria, form exiled Government: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal has reported that Egyptian and Jordanian officials have suggested to Bashar al-Assad that he leave Syria and form an exiled government. Despite these requests, the report states that Bashar al-Assad has chosen to remain in Syria.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Bashar al-Assad’s wife and children traveled to Russia last week, while his sons-in-law went to the United Arab Emirates.

The proposal from Egypt and Jordan reflects the dire situation the Syrian regime is facing. The forces of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have managed to capture the cities of Aleppo and Hama, and are now preparing to attack Homs.

The capture of Homs would sever the connection between Damascus and the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus, areas with predominantly Alawite populations who are major supporters of Bashar al-Assad.

In other regions, rebels are also advancing. Kurdish forces supported by the United States took control of the city of Deir ez-Zor in the east on Friday, while reported rebel attacks have occurred in the city of Daraa, near the Israeli border.

The Jordanian embassy in Washington has denied the Wall Street Journal’s report that Jordanian officials requested Bashar al-Assad to leave Syria and form an exiled government. The embassy called the report “baseless” and incorrect.

The internal and external pressures on the Assad regime continue to mount, with several countries suggesting a change in leadership. The shift in control over key cities and strategic areas by rebel and Kurdish forces is intensifying the challenges faced by the Syrian government.

As the conflict progresses, the international community remains divided on how to handle the situation, while Assad’s options for staying in power appear to be diminishing. The coming days will likely reveal further developments in Syria’s ongoing struggle.

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