Brazilian government evacuates embassy in Damascus after consulate invasions
Brazilian government evacuates embassy in Damascus after consulate invasions .      Diplomats moved to Beirut, in Lebanon, and will return to the country when security is restored Under orders from the Presidential Palace, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mandated the evacuation of all diplomatic personnel from the embassy in Damascus, Syria. This move aims to safeguard employees after consulates from other nations in the Syrian capital were attacked over the weekend. The evacuation, supported by UN convoys, involves only Brazilian staff and their families, all of whom have been relocated to Beirut, Lebanon, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Under orders from the Presidential Palace, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mandated the evacuation of all diplomatic personnel from the embassy in Damascus, Syria. This move aims to safeguard employees after consulates from other nations in the Syrian capital were attacked over the weekend. The evacuation, supported by UN convoys, involves only Brazilian staff and their families, all of whom have been relocated to Beirut, Lebanon, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Brazilian embassy will remain operational. From Beirut, diplomats will provide consular assistance and monitor the situation until it stabilizes. The government anticipates that once the transitional government assumes control in Syria and order and security are restored in Damascus, Ambassador André Luiz Azevedo dos Santos is expected to return from Lebanon to the Syrian capital.

On Sunday, Syrian rebels announced the capture of Damascus and the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's government. The embassies of Italy and Cuba reported incidents involving rebels during this event.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also advised Brazilians to leave the country "until normalcy returns."

"The Brazilian government is closely monitoring the escalation of hostilities in Syria with concern. It urges all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint and ensure the safety of the civilian population and infrastructure," a statement read.

Currently, around 3,500 Brazilians reside in Syria, most of whom are children of Brazilians born in the country. To date, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there have been no reports of Brazilian citizens among the conflict's casualties.

Rebels strive to restore order

A day after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad and the seizure of Damascus, the rebel forces that toppled the government have begun efforts to restore a semblance of normalcy on Monday, amid international community doubts about the country's political stabilization. Nations like Israel and the U.S. have confirmed launching attacks on Syrian territory since Sunday, citing the power vacuum left by the Syrian dictatorship's end as a new regional threat. Explosions were reportedly heard in the capital, according to on-site journalists.

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The myriad of armed groups that emerged over 13 years of civil war in Syria, many united solely by the goal of ousting Assad, is a concern for several countries. There is fear that instead of an orderly power transition, factions with opposing interests may clash for greater influence, especially in a country where international terrorist groups still operate.

This pretext was used by the U.S. to bomb 75 targets linked to the Islamic State in Syria on Sunday. The American concern is that the shift in power dynamics could spur the resurgence of the terrorist group, which in the mid-2010s internationalized its actions by sponsoring acts of terrorism worldwide.

For now, the leader of the main group in the offensive that dethroned Assad, Hayet Tahrir al-Sham, has maintained a moderate stance, promising respect for the country's ethnic diversity and an end to sectarianism. He also asserted that institutions should be preserved, indicating a government with popular participation.

Armed men stationed outside Baath Party headquarters in Damascus — Foto: Louai Beshara/AFP

The UN Security Council is meeting on Monday to discuss the situation in Syria, as initial proposals for a power transition appear to emerge. A National Transition Committee, seemingly composed of rebels, made an announcement early Sunday, outlining key points of the new regime, including the guarantee of the country's territorial integrity and protection for all ethnicities.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the HTS leader formerly known by his war name Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, stated that power would temporarily reside with Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali.

Exiled opposition leaders to Assad have advocated for an 18-month transitional government and the establishment of a constitution in the coming semester to stabilize the country before any electoral contests.
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     Diplomats moved to Beirut, in Lebanon, and will return to the country when security is restored Under orders from the Presidential Palace, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mandated the evacuation of all diplomatic personnel from the embassy in Damascus, Syria. This move aims to safeguard employees after consulates from other nations in the Syrian capital were attacked over the weekend. The evacuation, supported by UN convoys, involves only Brazilian staff and their families, all of whom have been relocated to Beirut, Lebanon, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The Brazilian embassy will remain operational. From Beirut, diplomats will provide consular assistance and monitor the situation until it stabilizes. The government anticipates that once the transitional government assumes control in Syria and order and security are restored in Damascus, Ambassador André Luiz Azevedo dos Santos is expected to return from Lebanon to the Syrian capital.
On Sunday, Syrian rebels announced the capture of Damascus and the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's government. The embassies of Italy and Cuba reported incidents involving rebels during this event.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also advised Brazilians to leave the country "until normalcy returns."
"The Brazilian government is closely monitoring the escalation of hostilities in Syria with concern. It urges all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint and ensure the safety of the civilian population and infrastructure," a statement read.
Currently, around 3,500 Brazilians reside in Syria, most of whom are children of Brazilians born in the country. To date, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there have been no reports of Brazilian citizens among the conflict's casualties.
Rebels strive to restore order
A day after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad and the seizure of Damascus, the rebel forces that toppled the government have begun efforts to restore a semblance of normalcy on Monday, amid international community doubts about the country's political stabilization. Nations like Israel and the U.S. have confirmed launching attacks on Syrian territory since Sunday, citing the power vacuum left by the Syrian dictatorship's end as a new regional threat. Explosions were reportedly heard in the capital, according to on-site journalists.
In english: Read more stories on O GLOBO's website
The myriad of armed groups that emerged over 13 years of civil war in Syria, many united solely by the goal of ousting Assad, is a concern for several countries. There is fear that instead of an orderly power transition, factions with opposing interests may clash for greater influence, especially in a country where international terrorist groups still operate.
This pretext was used by the U.S. to bomb 75 targets linked to the Islamic State in Syria on Sunday. The American concern is that the shift in power dynamics could spur the resurgence of the terrorist group, which in the mid-2010s internationalized its actions by sponsoring acts of terrorism worldwide.
For now, the leader of the main group in the offensive that dethroned Assad, Hayet Tahrir al-Sham, has maintained a moderate stance, promising respect for the country's ethnic diversity and an end to sectarianism. He also asserted that institutions should be preserved, indicating a government with popular participation.
Armed men stationed outside Baath Party headquarters in Damascus
Louai Beshara/AFP
The UN Security Council is meeting on Monday to discuss the situation in Syria, as initial proposals for a power transition appear to emerge. A National Transition Committee, seemingly composed of rebels, made an announcement early Sunday, outlining key points of the new regime, including the guarantee of the country's territorial integrity and protection for all ethnicities.
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the HTS leader formerly known by his war name Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, stated that power would temporarily reside with Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali.
Exiled opposition leaders to Assad have advocated for an 18-month transitional government and the establishment of a constitution in the coming semester to stabilize the country before any electoral contests. 
The translation of this text into english was carried out by Project Irineu, O GLOBO's initiative to develop artificial intelligence tools. Here is the link to the original report.
Brazilian government evacuates embassy in Damascus after consulate invasions