President Assad: Syria Triumphed, Armed Groups Struggling for Survival
Despite the 'universal' war launched against Syria, President Bashar al-Assad is comfortable to the condition in the crisis-torn country. The leader, who has been facing international and regional challenges, was confident that Syria “has triumphed and the armed opposition is struggling for its survival.” [Nasser Charara:] There are three characteristics which have distinguished the latest events in Syria. An Arab delegation has quoted Assad as saying that
the armed groups have gotten in this period to “live its survival game.” The members of these delegations quoted Assad as saying that he was sure "that the conspiracy against Syria was nearing its end." The Syrian President said that this conclusion was based on facts on ground, adding he was “very comfortable to the achievements on ground.” He also noted that “the international and regional plotters, who have been working to tamper with Syria’s security, know well the strategic importance of such achievements.” President Assad concluded as saying: "Syria has triumphed in this battle. It has overthrown the conspiracy plot against it.”