Categories Selected Articles Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him Post author By Mike Nova Post date December 16, 2024 Facebook post is ex-Syrian president’s first public comment since he was ousted on December 8 by jihadi-led Syrian rebels. ← Wisconsin school shooting: 3 dead, others injured in shooting at a private Christian school → NJ drone incidents spur government push for more counter-drone powers as current authorities set to expire