Coverage of the most Tragic News Ever

President Assad Dies

Damascus, 10/6 /2000

The Regional and the National leaderships of the Baa’th Arab Socialist Party mourned President Hafez al-Assad passing away on Saturday morning. President Assad’s death also mourned by the Peoples’ Assembly and senior bodies in the government and the party.

‘’ We mourn to the Arab nation the death of the great passed away man President Hafez al-Assad as well as his son dr. Bashar, Maher, Majd and Bushra in addition to all the Assad’s and Makhlouf’s families,’’ an official statement said. ‘’This is a day of sadness and sorrow in every home , school, university, farm and quarry,’’ Speaker of the People’s Assembly Abdul Qader Qaddoura said. In an extraordinary session for the Syrian parliament to amend the constitution, Qaddoura said ‘’sadness is in the heart of every man, woman and child because the legacy of President Assad’s accomplishment and ideas is a planet that will shine not just on this generation, but also on coming generations.’’ ‘’We are before a great calamity but we believe in our people and hid political and social forces as well as his brave army would face it with courage and wisdom,’’ he added. ‘’ You Syrians, the steadfast leader who defended his nation’s rights has left … He, the leader who raised along with his values and ideals as well as his policy has gone.. The leader who fight for more than half a century  for the Arabs pride and their unity and freedom to protect their dignity and restore their rights passed away…,’’ the Speaker said.

The Departure of President Assad the Leader Capitals 10/6/2000

TVs’ and satellite stations all around the world have cut their programs on Saturday to announce the calamity event of the leave of President Hafez Assad. They started to transmit Koreans verses while international news agencies began to present details of the passed away President life for three decades during which he struggled for the national and patriotic rights and the establishment of the just and comprehensive peace.

In Cairo, the radio stooped programs to announce the news and Koran verses to mourn the death of President Assad who was on good brotherly ties with the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Secretary General of the Arab League expressed the league deep sorrow for the death of the great leader an announced the Arab League flag would be at half mast for a week.

Syria announces official mourning

Damascus, 10/6 /2000

The Arab Republic government on Saturday announced the official morning on the death of nation and the homeland President Hafez al-Assad for 40 days. Flags all over the country as well as in the Syrian embassies aboard will be put at half mist to observe the morning.

Syrians saddened over President Assad’s death

Damascus, 10/6 /2000

Syrians on Saturday were saddened over the death of President Hafez al-Assad after hearing the calamity news that shocked the country. The moment news of the President death heard around , TV and radio cut their programs and started airing recitations from the holy Koran verses.

Cries heard in almost every Syrian house. Sadness covered faces of the people while shopping houses sand magazines closed doors and churches ringed bells while mosques aired Koran.

Iran / condolences

Tehran, 10/6 /2000

Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi on Saturday night extended his deep condolences to the Syrian people on the death of president Hafez al-Assad.

This came in a phone call made by Kharrazi to Foreign Minister Farouq al-Sharaa. ‘’President Assad was a tough struggler leader who led his people in a veteran way during a delicate and difficult period to the security and stability,’’ Kharrazi said in his message of condolences.

Kharrazi hoped the building erected by President Assad would be kept on the road of Syria’s independence and the road of work to restore the legitimate rights of the Syrian people.

Golan's Citizens / Statement

Occupied Syrian Golan / 10/6/2000

Syrian citizens in the occupied Golan Heights greeted the Lebanese National Resistance and all those who support it on top of which is Syria under the leadership of President Hafez Assad.

In a statement, Golan’s citizens underlined that the resistance wrote an honorable page in Lebanon's history in particular and the Arab nation in general and realized a victory that was considered an important turning point in the history of the Arab-Zionist struggle. The statement underscored the Golaneze rejection of Israel's attempt to enter Lahd's agents to the Golan villages and underlined that this attempt by Israel aimed to plant sedition. The statement renewed the Golaneze condemnation for Lahd's agents who held weapons against their people and harmed every honest citizen in the Arab nation.

 11/6/2000

Iran had announced a three-day mourning at the demise of the great leader Hafez Assad.

Bahrain had announced a three-day mourning and Bahrain's Emir Sheikh

Hamad Bin Eisa al-Khalifa made a phone call with Dr.Bashar Assad and offered his condolences.

Dr. Bashar Assad Received Condolences

Damascus 10/6/2000

President Hafez Assad's demise Saturday stunned the nation and world leaders worldwide with grief and sorrow over the passing symbol of peace and steadfastness.

Dr. Bashar Al-Assad, President Assad's elder son, received tens of commiseration cables and calls from Arab and foreign leaders and officials worldwide.

The senders of the cables expressed deep sorrow and grief over the president demise. Among the callers and senders were Presidents and leaders of Lebanon, Yemen, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, France, and many others.President Jacques Chirac of France highly lauded President Assad's sincere work for peace in the region.Sudanese President, Omar Al-Bashir described the late President as the 'Symbol of Arab Dignity and steadfastness''. Lebanese President Emile Lahoud said in his cable that he was the last person to talk by phone with President Assad. Lahoud quoted President Assad as saying in the call '' We have to build a brilliant future for our sons and our duty is to inherit them better than what we inherited''.

President Assad is reputed for his national sacrifices unwavering search for the interests of his land and people and most importantly for the modern Syria, which he himself has built. Tony Blair of Britain issued a statement saying '' President Assad has been the factor for stability in the Middle East''.

In Brussels, Romano Prodi of the European Commission voiced deep grief saying that '' President Assad would ever be remembered for his immense and great contributions to his country''.

The US Albright and Clinton lauded President Assad's contributions for peace in the Middle East.

In a statement, Clinton offered condolences on the demise of President Assad.

Moratinos, the EU envoy, asserted '' President Assad's sincere and full commitment to Mideast peace process''. "President Assad has been the man of Peace.'' Moratinos said in a radio statement. Iranian Revolution Spiritual Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamini, described the late President as '' a great figure in the Arab and Islamic world, who has served throught his life the great interests of Syria as well as of the Arab world.''. Khamini highly lauded President Assad's great contribuion to the Arab-Islamic solidarity and to the recent liberation of Lebanon.

Kofi Annan of the United Nations issued a statement describing the late President as '' A statesman of the highest quality,who is steadfast and commited to his principles", " President Assad's demise is a big loss for the Syrian people,Arab world as well as for the entire region''.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ismael Cem, regretted this demise voicing sorrow and grief over it . Russia's Brimakov highly lauded the wise policy pursued by the late President noting to his advocacy of peace in the Middle east. Russian President, Putin, said in a commiseration cable '' President Assad has been one of the most brilliant leaders of the modern world".

The Omani Sultan, Qabbous,said '' President Assad has consecrated his life to support the Arab and international causes''. Algerian President Boutafliqa, noted that the President demise is a great loss for the whole Arab nation. Hizbollah Leader, Hassan Nasserallah, issued a statement on the demise of the president '' who has made of Syria a castle for all honest and freedom fighters as to restore their rights''. The Lebanese President, Premier, Parliament spokesman and other national parties mourned the demise of the president, largely held as " the savior of Lebanon''.

The Palestinian Liberation Army issued a statement on the occasion highly lauding President Assad's strenuous efforts and unwavering support to the Palestinian Cause and People.

Dr. Bashar Condoled Over the Demise of Syria's Builder

Damascus-11/6/2000

Dr. Bashar Hafez Assad received here Sunday President Emile Lahoud of Lebanon, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Premier Salim Al-Hoss.

The Lebanese officials offered their country and their own

condolences to Bashar and to the Syrians asserting Lebanon's ever indebtedness to President Hafez Assad's unwavering support to their

country.

President Assad is largely viewed as the man who saved Lebanon from its domestic civilian war.

Dr. Bashar received a telephone call from President Omar Hassan Al- Bashir of the Sudan, who offered heart-felt commiseration and condolences on the demise of President Assad.

Saudi Minister of Defense, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, phoned Dr. Bashar offering condolences.

The UN General Assembly, which observed a moment of silence in respect for the great leader, is to convene an eulogy session next Thursday in memory of the late Assad.

The Assembly members, each representing its group geographically, delivered speeches describing the passing leader as ' A big loss for Syria, the Arab world,and for the world at large''.

"President Assad had been an Arab leader, who played a unique role at the Arab and international arenas. History would ever remember his national stances in defence of right and justice'' the speakers added.

Today's Press worldwide focused at the sad event of the president demise in details.

Mass media means in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Sudan, Tunisia, Algeria, Palestinian territories, Russia, Turkey, Slovakia, and Yugoslavia voiced deep grief over the president demise.

The media means highly lauded President Assad's great accomplishments for Syria, Arab solidarity, right and justice asserting that loss has an international not only a regional impact. The media spoke of President Assad's persistent endeavors for the realization of just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Dr Bashar Received condolences

Damascus 12/6/2000

Sudanese President Omar Hassan Bashir arrived in Damascus on Monday to partake in President Hafez Assad funeral on Tuesday morning.

Somali Prime Minister Omar Ghaleb also flew in Damascus to join Syrians their grieve over the President death.

Ghana’s was represented by an ambassador at the Foreign Ministry Joumati And Pakistan Information Minister Javit Jabbar arrived in addition to former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bouto.

King Abdullah of Jordan would share in the passed away President funeral, it is announced in Amman on Monday.

The Vatican, declared The Holy Sea Foreign minister Jean Louie Torran would take part in the funeral.

Turkish President Ncdet Sezaar announced he would partake in the president funeral to make the first visit abroad since he took over last may.

Japan decided to send its Foreign Minister Yohi Konou to share in the funeral in addition to eight other foreign ministers including US Secretary of State Madeline Albright.

Syria grieves over President Assad’s death

Governorates, 12/6 /2000

Syria’s governorate on Monday carried on expressed deep sadness over the passing away of President Hafez Assad.

Huge demonstrations were observe in almost all governorate where people poured into streets carrying black banners and national flags while chanting ,’’ There no God but Allah … The Martyr is God’s beloved… With soul and blood we redeem you Bashar.’’

The carried President Assad and Dr. Bashar photos. Mourning stands were built in main cities of the country where people offer condolences to each others and drink the black coffee.

Shopping centers and magazines were still closed for the third successive day while hundreds of cars and small buses toured streets to express sorrow and sadness over the death of the late President.

Black ribbons watched stretching over building from windows and balconies in most of the Syrian cities.

Syrian Christians held masses over Assad’s death

Damascus, 12/6 /2000

Supreme Head of the Syrian Orthodox Church in the world Patriarch Zakka Iwas the first on Monday held a religious mass at Maraarat Saydnaya near Damascus over the soul of the passing President Hafez al-Assad.

‘’ President Assad was the torch that stopped from enlightening. His passing away has increased the calamity and a great catastrophe inflicted in us,’’ the Patriarch said in a preach.

For his part, the spiritual leaders of the national Anglicans in Syria Priest Peter Zarour in another mass President Assad was the father and the  teacher who made his country an example to be followed in strength security, freedom, fraternity and justice. " He was the leader who led the ship in success to the safety shore during the toughest times,’’ said the Priest.

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