> first statement of the syrian transitional government: o free syrians, after many years of injustice, tyranny and oppression, and after great sacrifices made by the sons and daughters of this dear homeland, today we inform the great syrian people and the whole world that bashar al-assad's regime has fallen, and that he has fled the country, leaving behind a legacy of destruction and suffering. on this historic day, we announce that the forces of the revolution and the opposition have taken over the affairs in the beloved syria, and we confirm our commitment to build a free, just and democratic country where all citizens are equal without discrimination. we pledge before god and before the people the following: 1. maintaining the unity and sovereignty of the syrian territory. 2. protection of all citizens and their property, regardless of their affiliation. 3. working to restore the state and its institutions on the foundations of freedom and justice. 4. strive to achieve total national reconciliation, and return refugees and displaced persons to their homes with security and dignity. 5. responsibility for all those who committed crimes against the syrian people, in accordance with the law and justice. we call on the syrian people to unite and stand together at this historical stage, and we confirm that the new syria will not be the monopoly of anyone, but a homeland for all. long live free and proud syria, and god's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Turkey