The IFRC said that it will continue to provide humanitarian aid in Syria

The provision of humanitarian aid in Syria will continue despite the situation in the country. This was reported by the press service of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on December 8.

"The IFRC is closely following the latest developments and the humanitarian situation in Syria. <...> [The organization] is deeply committed to continuing to provide humanitarian assistance," the publication reads.

The IFRC stressed that the organization's Syrian-Arab branches continue to deliver relief supplies, food, water, medicines, and will also continue to provide emergency medical assistance to citizens.

Arab Spring 2.0: armed opposition in Syria claims control of Damascus

The country's prime minister has signaled his readiness to hand over power to the new leadership

Earlier in the day, WHO Director General Tedros Adanom Ghebreyesus announced the organization's intention to continue its work in Syria. He noted the need to protect health workers, institutions, transport and supplies, and called on all parties to comply with this requirement of the organization.

It also became known about the Syrian formations taking control of the prison "Seidnaya" in the suburbs of Damascus. They released all prisoners. Opposition forces also stormed the Iranian embassy in Damascus.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a result of negotiations with the opposition decided to leave the post of head of state and leave the country, instructing to carry out the transfer of power peacefully. It was noted that Russia was in contact with all groups of the Syrian opposition and was taking the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its citizens.

At the same time, the source of "Izvestia" reported that Bashar al-Assad flew to the Russian capital. It is specified that the politician is on the territory of the Russian Federation together with members of his family.

Prime Minister of the SAR Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali said that most of the ministers of the Syrian government remain in Damascus. He also emphasized that he is ready to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the people and noted that a new stage has begun in the history of Syria.

On November 29, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called the opposition's activation part of the US plan amid Israel's defeat in Lebanon. The White House denied its involvement in the events.

A day earlier, it was reported that armed groups launched a major attack in Aleppo and Idlib, and the Syrian army began to repel it, causing serious damage to the equipment and manpower of militants.