2024-12-08 13:29:09
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Post-Assad Syria: A New Chapter Unfolds

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The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a significant turning point in the war-torn nation's history. As rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), seize control of major cities including Damascus, Aleppo, and Hama, the power vacuum presents both challenges and opportunities for Syria’s future.

For many Syrians, Assad's departure is seen as a liberation from years of brutal rule. In Berlin and other Western cities, Syrian exiles celebrate with demonstrations, hoping for a fresh start for their homeland. However, the rapid shift in power raises concerns about the stability of the new regime and the potential rise of radical elements.

Turkey, under President Erdogan, stands to benefit significantly from these developments. The country is keen to stabilize Syria to facilitate the return of over three million Syrian refugees currently residing within its borders. Meanwhile, the international community is urged to ensure the protection of ethnic and religious minorities during this transition.

The downfall of Assad is also perceived as a strategic setback for Russia and Iran, longtime allies of the former Syrian government. This shift could influence regional dynamics, with the potential to alter alliances and power structures across the Middle East.

As Syria steps into this uncharted territory, the call for reconciliation and reconstruction grows louder. Syrian opposition leaders and international figures advocate for free elections and an inclusive political process to guide the country toward peace. The world watches with cautious optimism, aware that the path to a stable and democratic Syria is fraught with complexity and uncertainty.

gmx
8. Dezember 2024 um 11:31

Röttgen sees a big winner after Assad's downfall

Politics
CDU politician Röttgen sees the downfall of Syrian President Assad as a great liberation for the country. He expects that under President Erdogan, Turkey will try to use the domestic political situation to achieve the repatriation of the 3 million Syrian refugees from Turkey. SPD politician Stegner is skeptical of quick solutions and calls for maintaining humanity for all. The Islamist fighters of the Hajat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militia and allied associations had launched a major offensive aga..
AFP
8. Dezember 2024 um 10:24

CDU Foreign Policy Expert Röttgen: Turkey is the Winner of the Upheaval in Syria

Politics
The upheaval in Syria is seen as a great liberation. Ruler Bashar al-Assad has fled, opposition forces have gained control over several cities. The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied militias have announced the capture of the capital Damascus. Turkey is seen as the big winner, as it has an interest in the stability of Syria in order to achieve the repatriation of the three million Syrians from Turkey. Germany will have to provide humanitarian aid, also for supporters of Assad..
Tagesschau
8. Dezember 2024 um 10:59

Syrian exiles celebrate Assad's downfall - politicians dampen the euphoria

Politics
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AFP
8. Dezember 2024 um 11:34

Strack-Zimmermann sees Russia weakened after Assad's downfall

Politics
FDP European politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann sees Russia weakened after the downfall of the ruler Bashar al-Assad, as Moscow is staying out of the conflict, although Syria is a close ally. For the West, this means increasing the pressure on Russia in Ukraine.
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