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Syria: Your Moderate Cuddly Homegrown Al-Qaeda – Now Vs. 2.0
Last October we commented on Syria's then new moderate cuddly homegrown al-Qaeda peddled by "western" media. Those were jihdist groups, including al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, which were then fighting against the other al-Qaeda affiliate the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria:
There are not many differences between any of the the insurgency groups in Syria. The Syrian insurgency was, from its very beginning, a brutal religiously motivated one that was run out of Sunni mosques and financed with money from the Wahabbi Gulf states. As this insurgency can no longer be sold in "western" media as "peaceful protesters" it is now depicted as somewhat moderate if only compared to the real savages of ISIS Al-Qaeda. But such differentiation makes no sense at all. Hanging baby heads from apple trees is psychopathic no matter what shade of religious extremism is used to justify it.
This weekend saw the start of the "moderate al-Qaeda 2.0" campaign:
An alliance of Islamist and other rebel factions battled fighters from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) across north-western Syria on Saturday in apparently coordinated strikes against the powerful al Qaeda-linked group.
Activists said dozens of fighters had been killed in the clashes, which started on Friday and may have been provoked by increasing resentment against the radical ISIL fighters, many of them foreign jihadis.
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Assad's main political opponents in exile, the National Coalition, sought to portray Saturday's clashes as a counter assault by the FSA against ISIL's "authoritarian oppression"
The groups allegedly fighting with ISIS this weekend are mostly other jihadists including from the Islamic Front. Between the various fights Ahrar al-Shams, one of the main elements of the Islamic Front, found time to demonstrate its newly discovered moderation:
interview Dr. Idris Mayya – Syrian Ambassador in Poland
From the Editor: December 11 there was a meeting of the President of the Falange , Bartosz Bekier, with the head of the Syrian diplomatic mission in Poland, Dr. Idris Mayya. Acting Ambassador Dr. Mayya thanked Phalanx Organization for past support and commitment to the Polish-Syrian, and chairman of the Falange assured of further efforts to be undertaken in order to zoom Poles truth about the true nature of the war in Syria. Bartosz Bekier also stressed the solidarity camp tożsamościowców of the Syrian people and expressed hope for an early end to the conflict. Discussed further joint projects and ventures, the implementation of which is currently under preparation. The Ambassador also gave an exhaustive interview with our editorial team – this whole conversation will be released within the publishing house, and her pieces we publish below.
Mr Ambassador, the agreement on the disarmament of the Syrian chemical arsenal could stop the direct intervention of external forces. Does this mean that the West, Israel and the Saudis have withdrawn from supporting the rebels?
I would like to once again welcome the state at the Embassy of Syria in Poland. I would like to stress that Syria’s signing of the agreement on chemical weapons is not accidental, because Syria during his membership of the UN Security Council in 2003, sent a request a complete withdrawal of chemical weapons in the Middle East. The application was rejected due to U.S. opposition. Speaking about the fact that Syria chemical arsenal eliminated due to the direct threat of foreign intervention is not giving a full picture of the situation. This does not change the fact that the signing of the agreement proposed by Russia on chemical weapons was a victory. Consent of Syria in this regard gave her allies, such as Russia and Iran, a strong bargaining chip. I would also like to point out that Syria has ceased to produce such weapons since the 90s of the previous century. Development of other arms of the conventional nature, such as rockets and other weapons in everyday use, made the chemicals lost their significance. Chemical weapons has now become a suicide weapon, no matter who it used to. Syria eliminating its chemical arsenal has not diminished their military capabilities, or the ability to protect its territory. Nothing has changed.
In connection with the second part of the question, so the question of whether Israel and Saudi Arabia further support terrorist groups in Syria, even at the moment these groups receive overwhelming support from those countries, as well as Qatar, Turkey and others that support terrorist weapon and financial assistance. As you have seen, the radical group enter the territory of Syria with the help of interviews of some of the Arab countries and others in the region, but most of all thanks to Saudi Arabia.
Some military experts believe, however, that chemical weapons under the control of Damascus was an important factor in determining the regional balance of power, as well as a tool of deterrence. Israel still controls a large arsenal of non-conventional weapons. Is chemical disarmament Syria will affect the geo-strategic situation in the Middle East?
Once again I would like to assure you that Syria is able to defend itself, even without chemical weapons and nothing in this regard has not changed, no matter to which aggression. We are also able to stop any plans to attack Syria, regardless of what country.
Has anything changed in the politics of Tehran against Syria in connection with the Iranian presidential election?
No changes, of course, was not. The Syrian government enthusiastically welcomed the signing of the agreement 5 +1 in Geneva in the context of the development of the atom in Iran. We believe that these changes will serve to improve the situation in the Middle East. A few days ago, visited Tehran, the High Representative of the Syrian government as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, which is evidence of the conduct of good relations between our countries.
Russian support for the Syrian government forces was a regular part of the Russian policy in recent years. Is the solstice of the international situation in relation to disarmament is still an important factor?
Between Russia and Syria there are many contracts that exist since time immemorial, including in the area of military cooperation. These contracts are still valid, and build friendly relations between the two countries.
What is the role of non-state actors in international relations in the Syrian conflict, such as Hezbollah, Kurdish and Christian militias defensive?
Syria has long been excellent, friendly relations with all groups that lead the resistance, such as Hezbollah. These groups are aware of the fact that what is now happening in Syria is a game, calculated on the change in the position of Syria towards the issue of resistance to the neighbor, which is Israel. Groups such as Hezbollah will not allow it to be compromised position of Syria, and its political position, so make us a united front. I would like to ensure that media coverage of the role of Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict is manipulated for propaganda, biased and coloring. Hezbollah has conducted primarily near the Lebanese border, as in Al-Quseir, as well as in some places in the suburbs of Damascus, defending places of religious significance, which are located in these areas.
As for the Kurds, who are in Syria, it must be emphasized that the Kurds are part of the Syrian people and, like other minority ethnic groups are guaranteed the same rights as any citizen of Syrian. Like other groups, Kurds defend the places where they live. Took up arms to protect their homes against the attacks of terrorists. Similarly, the act also other minorities, such as Christians who defend Malouli. Fighting for their homes, are also fighting for his story. Other minorities also do so.
Can you confirm reports about the fact that a significant proportion of Islamist militants fighting in Syria comes from Western Europe?
I assure you that such and this number goes into the thousands. Members of terrorist groups recruited from more than eighty countries. They are not only about the Syrian government – they were also published by the United Nations, the European countries and even the United States. In Syria, there are terrorists from fourteen European Union countries. In Europe are growing fears that, after the war, members of these groups and will come back in Europe to do the same thing they do now in Syria.
What is the current situation of the Syrian Christians, who from the beginning of the conflict were targeted rebels?
I would like to emphasize that all citizens of Syria, together with all its religious and national groups, have been harmed by the actions of terrorists. Among them is the Christian minority. In Syria, the division of minorities has never been clear, as can attest anyone who was in Syria before the start of the conflict. Always lived as one nation, as Syrians. He never shared. I assure you that a group of radical, terrorist, Islamist, which operate in Syria, killing not only Christians. They kill Christians and Muslims destroy churches and mosques. They attack all religious groups. In some media, you can follow the news about how Christians were destroyed habitat, among other things, in Maloula. A similar fate befell even the Christian settlements in Damascus, which was shelled by mortars. For the whole of Syria destroyed dozens of churches. As you know, two Christian bishops is still in the hands of terrorists. Bishops were kidnapped Bulos Jazigi and Ioann Ibrahim – is not yet clear, but where they are. Despite all these ordeals, attacks, murders, kidnappings, Christians remain steadfast and are one of the Syrian people, defend their homes and can not be removed terrorists.
How would you describe the role of Polish policy towards the war in Syria and the international disarmament process with chemical weapons?
From the beginning of the war in Syria asked the Polish side and seeks to ensure that the solution to the Syrian problem took place through dialogue, conversation, and not aggression through military means as well as ensure that they do not take part in any attack potentially directed against Syria – seek, therefore, is that the conflict is resolved by peaceful means. Poland continues to lead the same policy, continues to quiet diplomacy, which aims to solve the situation in Syria through dialogue. Polish Foreign Minister had his personal contribution to the conclusion of an agreement on chemical weapons, as reported, among others. Internet portals.
Is there a possibility of the participation of Polish enterprises in the process of rebuilding after the war in Syria?
We want to end the conflict as soon as possible. Those countries whose position endeavored to ensure that as soon as the war ended with a peace, will have their part in the reconstruction of Syria. The Embassy has a list of the most important Polish companies which declare their readiness to work in Syria.
Thank you for the interview.
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