Syria's Assad regime crumbling, says US

December 06, 2012 01:00

The defection of a spokesperson of the Assad regime is another sign that it is now crumbling, the US said today and asked Syrians to reject the horrific actions of the current government.

"We are certainly aware of reports that Assad regime spokesperson Jihad Makdissi has defected and fled Syria. We understand that he's in London. If true, this is obviously another sign of the regime crumbling from within as those closest to Assad are realizing that the end is nigh," StateDepartment spokesman Mark Toner said.

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