All lives still buried beneath debris in northern Syria. Meanwhile, beyond the Turkish border, the victims of the devastating earthquake risk their health to mourn and collect their survivors like them. On the other hand, in the neighboring country Syrians They still regret their abandonment. Amid grief and grievance, they watch their leader emerge from the top of his throne amid smiles. Bashar Assad is trying to save himself. blessing tragedy that killed nearly 40,000 people in both countries. they are back calls became a regional leader. help and donations made western statesthey landed surfaces countries, hitherto, hostile and even United Nations They negotiated with him, offering the Syrian people survival tools. Asad has busy days but somehow these are his best days.
“The Syrian president tried to do that. introduce yourself “As the person who allowed aid to enter Syria and tried to profit from the earthquake by immediately launching a lifting campaign,” he explains. Mohammed Al Abdullahexecutive director Center for Justice and Accountability for Syria (CJRCS).
“The UN’s failure to deliver cross-border aid has not only resulted in thousands of deaths, but also promoted the political image He is a former political prisoner from his bunker in Washington.” While the world watched with sadness the enormity of the tragedy that took place on February 6, Assad was stunned by the phone calls and offers that came after more than one meeting. ten years of isolation international and regional.
This Arab leadersaspect egypt president Abdelfatá al-Sisi or the king of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al KhalifaThey called him 24 hours after the earthquake. UN aid chief, martin griffithsHe met with the Syrian president in Damascus, offering assistance and negotiating the opening of new entries to the country to achieve this.
This airports related to Syria they worked harder in a few days than in the last ten years, with help from more than a dozen countries. Russian, Chinese or Iranian flags, allies of Assad, could be seen on the tracks, but for the first time in 12 years, a Saudi plane landed in territories under regime control. During the conflict, Saudi Arabia he had only sent aid and weapons to the rebels who wanted to overthrow Assad.
But the Syrian dictator has not changed. “It is no secret that the Assad gang is in Syria. sounds a lot of help Products in kind that arrived at Aleppo airport and are currently being sold on the market,” Abdullah accuses. reconstruction not in the long run pass the Assad government in its current form; otherwise there will be many looted”, he adds in an interview with this newspaper. Yet the Syrian leader is experiencing one of the best moments of the past decade as his circle of friends expands.
“Our Arab Brothers”
During this week, he did one of the things he did. First trips as head of state. it was destiny Oman Where the reigning sultan is taken with honor. In 2012, however, Oman joined other Gulf states in their decision to downsize or close their embassies there in response to government pressure. anti-government protests. In 2020, by contrast, Oman became the first Gulf country to reassign its ambassador. In Syria, a visit came to Assad these days. Jordanian Foreign MinisterAyman Safadi, first time since the beginning of the conflict. Emirati counterpart also returned Syria.
Being aware of the importance of being accepted on the regional stage once again, the Syrian president thanked him. first speech to our “Arab brothers” who contributed to “strengthening our capacity” after the earthquake. “There is no doubt that Assad will benefit from this. commitment of some countries trying to send aid to Syrians, but this political gain annoyedAbdullah points. Even though it started in the neighborhood, it will take a long time for Asad to get over his status. pariah in the international arena. “Diplomatic engagement is limited to a few people. several governments in the bay The CJRCS director adds that they already made public commitments to Assad before the earthquake.”