Striking claim from Western press as Assad is expected to make a statement
While reports are circulating that Bashar al-Assad will deliver a speech regarding the latest situation in Syria, conflicting reports are being published in the Western media.
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The whole world is closely following the developments in Syria.
It was claimed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would appear on screen to make a statement regarding the developments in his country, but despite the announced time passing, no statement has come from Assad.
While reports continue to circulate that Assad will give a speech and new times are being suggested, striking news about Assad has emerged from the Western media.
NEWS ABOUT ASSAD FROM THE WESTERN PRESS
While Syrian national media reports that Bashar al-Assad is in Damascus and will deliver a national address, Western media outlets are reporting that Assad's whereabouts cannot be determined.
Media outlets stating that Assad is not in the locations where he is expected to be have commented, "If Assad were in his palace in Damascus as claimed by the Syrian national press, the presidential guards would be there."