Update
Riad Hijab supported that: "the regime is on the verge of collapse morally and economically”
He talked about army, too. "I urge the army to follow the example of Egypt's and Tunisia's armies [and] take the side of people", he said
He added about his decision to defect: "i was powerless to stop the injustice", he said.
Finally he emphasized that "Syria is full of honourable officials and military leaders who are waiting for the chance to join the revolution."
“Oh devoted revolutionaries, your revolution has become a model of effort and sacrifice for the sake of freedom and dignity. I assure you, from my experience and former position, that the regime is collapsing, spiritually and financially, as it escalates militarily,” he said.
“It no longer controls more than 30 percent of Syrian territory... So let the shining revolution be completed by preserving the unity of the country”.
On August 6, Hijab had defected from the government and had left for Jordan with his family.
“I decided to leave on August 5 after losing hope that this corrupt and brutal regime would change. The trip to Jordan took three days”, he said.
“I have no interest in holding any position, now or in the future following the liberation of Syria”.
Riad Farid Hijab was a longtime member of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ruling Baath Party.
He was appointed as prime minister in June, one month after parliamentary elections that were boycotted by supporters of the opposition.
“The United States encourages other officials within the Syrian government, in both the political and military ranks, to take similarly courageous steps to reject the Assad regime and stand with the Syrian people,” Treasury official David Cohen said.
Syria's defected Prime Minister, Riad Hijab, held a press conference and he expressed his opinion about the President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Also he urged that there are politicians and military leaders, who discuss to join the rebel side
Riad Hijab supported that: "the regime is on the verge of collapse morally and economically”
He talked about army, too. "I urge the army to follow the example of Egypt's and Tunisia's armies [and] take the side of people", he said
He added about his decision to defect: "i was powerless to stop the injustice", he said.
Finally he emphasized that "Syria is full of honourable officials and military leaders who are waiting for the chance to join the revolution."
“Oh devoted revolutionaries, your revolution has become a model of effort and sacrifice for the sake of freedom and dignity. I assure you, from my experience and former position, that the regime is collapsing, spiritually and financially, as it escalates militarily,” he said.
“It no longer controls more than 30 percent of Syrian territory... So let the shining revolution be completed by preserving the unity of the country”.
On August 6, Hijab had defected from the government and had left for Jordan with his family.
“I decided to leave on August 5 after losing hope that this corrupt and brutal regime would change. The trip to Jordan took three days”, he said.
“I have no interest in holding any position, now or in the future following the liberation of Syria”.
Riad Farid Hijab was a longtime member of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ruling Baath Party.
He was appointed as prime minister in June, one month after parliamentary elections that were boycotted by supporters of the opposition.
“The United States encourages other officials within the Syrian government, in both the political and military ranks, to take similarly courageous steps to reject the Assad regime and stand with the Syrian people,” Treasury official David Cohen said.
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