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Roya News
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Syrian ambassador in Moscow seeks asylum in Russia: Russian state media
Syria's ambassador to Moscow, Bashar Jaafari, has reportedly requested asylum in Russia, according to a report by Russia's state-run news agency TASS on Monday. TASS cited an unnamed source in its report but did not disclose any further information regarding the circumstances or reasons behind Jaafari's alleged request. Jaafari has served as Syria's top diplomat in Moscow since 2022, following a lengthy tenure of 15 years as the country's permanent representative to the United Nations. According to TASS, Jaafari had recently received a notification from Damascus recalling him from his post and appointing a new head of the Syrian diplomatic mission in Russia. In a later development, Lebanon-based al-Mayadeen TV reported that Jaafari had denied the claim. However, the station offered no additional details or direct statements from the ambassador. The situation remains unclear as neither Syrian nor Russian officials have issued official comments on the matter.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Syria's ambassador to Moscow has requested asylum in Russia, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing a source. The Russian news outlet provided no further details on the reported request by Bashar Jaafari, who was appointed ambassador to Russia in 2022 after 15 years as Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations. Reuters was not able to immediately contact Jaafari, 69. Syria's embassy in Moscow did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Russian President Vladimir Putin granted asylum to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad when he fled to Moscow with his family after being toppled by a lightning rebel offensive at the end of last year. Syria's foreign ministry last week recalled Jaafari and Syria's ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Damascus, state media reported, saying the move was part of a reorganization of the diplomatic corps after Assad's fall. Jaafari had been one of the most well-known international representatives of the former regime. He had been vocal in his defence of the Syrian government during the country's 14-year civil war, including his denial it had carried out chemical weapons attacks. Moscow has supported Damascus since the early days of the Cold War, recognising its independence in 1944 as Syria sought to throw off French colonial rule. Syria is also home to two important Russian military bases - the Hmeimim airbase in Latakia province and a naval facility at Tartous on the coast. Russia is seeking to retain control of these as it builds ties with the country's new leadership.
Asharq Al-Awsat
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Report: Syrian Ambassador to Moscow Requests Asylum in Russia
Syria's ambassador to Moscow has requested asylum in Russia, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing a source. The Russian news outlet provided no further details on the reported request by Bashar Jaafari, who was appointed ambassador to Russia in 2022 after 15 years as Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations. Reuters was not able to immediately contact Jaafari, 69. Syria's embassy in Moscow did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Russian President Vladimir Putin granted asylum to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad when he fled to Moscow with his family after being toppled by a lightning opposition offensive at the end of last year. Syria's foreign ministry last week recalled Jaafari to Damascus, state media reported, saying the move was part of a reorganization of the diplomatic corps after Assad's fall. Jaafari had been one of the most well-known international representatives of the former regime. He had been vocal in his defense of the Syrian government during the country's 14-year civil war, including his denial it had carried out chemical weapons attacks. Moscow has supported Damascus since the early days of the Cold War, recognizing its independence in 1944 as Syria sought to throw off French colonial rule. Syria is also home to two important Russian military bases - the Hmeimim airbase in Latakia province and a naval facility at Tartous on the coast. Russia is seeking to retain control of these as it builds ties with the country's new leadership.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Syria's ambassador to Moscow has requested asylum in Russia, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing a source. The Russian news outlet provided no further details on the reported request by Bashar Jaafari, who was appointed ambassador to Russia in 2022 after 15 years as Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations. Reuters was not able to immediately contact Jaafari, 69. Syria's embassy in Moscow did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Russian President Vladimir Putin granted asylum to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad when he fled to Moscow with his family after being toppled by a lightning rebel offensive at the end of last year. Syria's foreign ministry last week recalled Jaafari and Syria's ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Damascus, state media reported, saying the move was part of a reorganization of the diplomatic corps after Assad's fall. Jaafari had been one of the most well-known international representatives of the former regime. He had been vocal in his defence of the Syrian government during the country's 14-year civil war, including his denial it had carried out chemical weapons attacks. Moscow has supported Damascus since the early days of the Cold War, recognising its independence in 1944 as Syria sought to throw off French colonial rule. Syria is also home to two important Russian military bases - the Hmeimim airbase in Latakia province and a naval facility at Tartous on the coast. Russia is seeking to retain control of these as it builds ties with the country's new leadership.
Reuters
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports
MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Syria's ambassador to Moscow has requested asylum in Russia, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing a source. The Russian news outlet provided no further details on the reported request by Bashar Jaafari, who was appointed ambassador to Russia in 2022 after 15 years as Syria's permanent representative to the United Nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin granted asylum to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad when he fled to Moscow with his family after being toppled by a lightning rebel offensive at the end of last year. Syria's foreign ministry last week recalled Jaafari and Syria's ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Damascus, state media reported, saying the move was part of a reorganization of the diplomatic corps after Assad's fall. Jaafari had been one of the most well-known international representatives of the former regime. He had been vocal in his defence of the Syrian government during the country's 14-year civil war, including his denial it had carried out chemical weapons attacks. Moscow has supported Damascus since the early days of the Cold War, recognising its independence in 1944 as Syria sought to throw off French colonial rule. Syria is also home to two important Russian military bases - the Hmeimim airbase in Latakia province and a naval facility at Tartous on the coast. Russia is seeking to retain control of these as it builds ties with the country's new leadership.
