Judging Freedom Kevork Almassian: How Dangerous Is Syria Today?
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Jan 7, 2025 Kevork Almassian, a Syrian journalist with insights into the Syrian conflict, dives deep into the precarious situation in Syria today. He highlights the decline of the Assad government, driven by foreign intervention and sanctions. The conversation tackles the U.S. bounties on terrorist leaders and the complex alliances in the civil war. Almassian also explores the troubling relationship between Israel and militant groups, and discusses the alarming deterioration of safety for minorities amid ongoing violence and persecution.
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Factors Leading to Assad's Fall
- The fall of the Assad government resulted from multiple factors, including a massive influx of weapons and radical groups.
- Interference by international intelligence agencies and draconian sanctions further destabilized Syria.
Al Jolani and HTS
- Al Jolani's radical past, including car bombings, made him controversial.
- Despite this, the U.S. indirectly supported him as his group, HTS, became the strongest anti-Assad force.
Jolani's Minister of Justice
- Jolani's Minister of Justice oversaw executions of women for alleged adultery.
- This illustrates the brutal nature of Jolani's regime despite attempts to appear moderate.