Biden says US will support Syria's democratic transition

US President Joe Biden, on Sunday, called Bashar al-Assad's fall from power a "moment of historic opportunity" for Syria, and stated that the US will support the country's neighbours during the period of democratic transition.

"The fall of the regime is a fundamental act of justice," Biden said, speaking from the White House. "It’s a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria."

Biden also highlighted that the White House is mindful that Americans are in Syria, and he believes that American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted a decade ago in Damascus, is alive.