Syrian President Says Priority is Defeating Terrorism
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
Syria's President Bashar Assad urged Syrian political and armed factions to unite in the fight against terrorist groups and said in comments aired Tuesday that there can be no political solution for the country's brutal civil war before terrorism is defeated.
Speaking in an interview with Russian media, he also blamed Europe for the refugee crisis currently hitting the continent, saying it is a direct result of the West's support of extremists in Syria over the past four years.
The Russian president has said it is impossible to defeat the Islamic State group without cooperating with Damascus. In recent days Moscow has sent about a half-dozen battle tanks and other weaponry — along with military advisers, technicians, security guards and portable housing units — to Syria with the apparent goal of setting up an air base near the coastal town of Latakia, a stronghold of the Syrian President.
U.S. officials have said Moscow is simply trying to prop up Assad.
In the interview Assad did not directly address the Russian moves, only praising Moscow as an "independent state" and an "impartial" broker of dialogue between Syrian groups.
He urged the formation of a united front against the Islamic State group, saying the priority of every single Syrian citizen is to be secure.
"We, the political parties, the government and the armed groups that fought against the government, we must all unite in the name of combating terrorism," Assad said.
He said dialogue can continue, but added that nothing can be implemented unless terrorism is defeated first.
Assad also said Europe is to blame for the refugee crisis, citing also what he described as a failure to enforce a controlled immigration system, forcing refugees to set out across perilous seas.
"We all mourn these innocent victims but is one life lost drowned at sea more valuable than those who have died in Syria? How can one be indignant about a drowned child and remain silent about the death of thousands of children, elderly people, women and men killed by terrorists in Syria? These European double standards are unacceptable," he said.
"Europe is to blame in its principles because it supports terrorism and continues to do so, it provides protection for terrorists, calling them moderates, divides them into groups, when they are in fact the terrorist groups in Syria," he said.
Addressing Europeans, Assad added: "Stop, if you are worried about them (refugees), stop supporting terrorists."
The Syrian government considers all armed groups fighting to topple Assad to be terrorists.
16 September 2015, 12:25
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How can one be indignant about a drowned child and remain silent about the death of thousands of children, elderly people, women and men killed by terrorists in Syria? the criminal said!
What do your barrel bombs do....? they beautify civilians?!
16 September 2015, 12:42
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Assad is a hero, the takfiris thought he would be gone within months. The takfiris of March 14 thought this too, but their dreams never came true.
Now the U.S knows that without Assad, there will never be peace in Syria. Because the takfiris would takeover and spread beyond Syria.
Russia too realized this, and there is nothing the U.S can do to stop it.
The Axis of Resistance continues until judgement day if needed. The takfiris will not be allowed to conquer Syria, so get it out of your heads. If the West doesn't want anymore refugees, then they should stop supporting the influx of terrorists and armaments to them.
16 September 2015, 13:02
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When will you and the Axis of Evil admit it is a martyred iranian jihadi terrorist family in your avatar?
16 September 2015, 13:10
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Mystic
You said Khamanei is your Marja3
Ansarullah are your brothers
Assad is your hero
you still claim you are Lebanese?
16 September 2015, 13:47
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Yes children I wrote it, mark my words.
I will vouch for Assad over you takfiris and March 14 serpents anytime.
16 September 2015, 14:37
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The Butcher is himself the greatest terrorist...we will never ever forget your terrorism against our people and country.
16 September 2015, 16:27
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Assad is a Hero
Nassrallah is a Hero
Assir is a Hero
Ali Eid is a Hero
Mughniyyeh is a Hero
Badreddine is a Saint
16 September 2015, 17:06
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milk is not always white
the sky is not always blue
coffee is not always black
honey is not always sweet
barbie is not a doll
orange is the new yellow
16 September 2015, 21:34
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Mystic - You are nothing but a psycho. Bashar is a 'hero'. He is nothing but a war criminal hiding behind idiots like you who repeat useless slogans while crushing their own people. You and Da'esh belong to the same club.
16 September 2015, 14:37
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The Butcher is himself the greatest terrorist...we will never ever forget your terrorism against our people and country.
16 September 2015, 15:49
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Many commentators were joyous at the start of the Syrian civil war with many hoping that the Syrian government would fall because of their sectarian hatred or from the hope of revenge for the Syrian involvement in the killing of Lebanese and the occupation, destruction and theft of our country. I've always said from the beginning that nothing good comes from war in Syria and Lebanon will ultimately pay the price! Now we have 1.5 million Syrians, 500 thousand Palestinians, 90 thousand Iraqis and 50 thousand Egyptian refuges! We are drowning in our own waste and have the same loser thieving politicians in parliament for over 6 years that can only agree on renewing their own pay cheques and terms!
This is the result of a Syrian civil war! May God help end this war and rid Lebanon of all our refugees! Please Lord... save us from our neighbours!
16 September 2015, 16:49
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1anonymetexasusa, from the 2nd week of the "protests" in Hama, they were holding banners that said "Christians to Beirut and Allawites in the coffin"! This is fact and clear! The syrian response to the initial protests were brutal and savage (as expected from any dictatorial regime) but the Syrian army was also shot at in Daraa, and in Deir al-Zor village, the whole police station were beheaded and put on stakes! This was the immediate beginning of this "peaceful revolution"! The result is what we see today! I can go on with many examples of beheadings and slaughter of christian priests and pro government civilians that occurred in the 1st year before the "civil war" became officially! Assad immediately gave many reforming policies including legalising political parties and the kurds... but the blood had been spilt and the real reason for this revolt was underway!
16 September 2015, 16:56
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ado, stop your propaganda!!! Post these pictures dated second week of the revolution!!!
16 September 2015, 17:19
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ex-fpm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6zGwjj0lDc
http://world.time.com/2012/03/01/eyewitness-from-homs-an-alawite-refugee-warns-of-sectarian-war-in-syria/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/31/alawites-spurned-by-rebels-in-syria/?page=all
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/16/opinion/the-worlds-next-genocide.html?_r=0
https://www.reddit.com/r/syriancivilwar/comments/3i5bkw/christians_to_beirut_alawites_to_the_grave_saying/
Any more? Just google it and see your self. Its not a lie ex-fpm
17 September 2015, 12:10
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There you go, the peaceful protest, in its first week:
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/143026#.TwxyA4ESadk
Syria: Seven Police Killed, Buildings Torched in Protests
Continued protests in Syria claim lives of seven police and four protesters, and result in burning a courthouse and Baath Party HQ in Daraa.
By Gabe Kahn.
First Publish: 3/21/2011
16 September 2015, 15:51
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What is that joke? A man asked God why he blessed Lebanon with such a natural paradise of mountains, seas, snow, water and valleys with people of such hospitality and love of life... so much beauty!? God replied...Just wait until you see what neighbours I've given them!
16 September 2015, 16:56
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1anonymetexasusa... I wasn't completely sure until now with your comment! Now its clear! That is exactly what the Israelis say about the jews turning desert into paradise and "arabs" turning paradise into a desert!
Out of the closet! It must feel good to come out? I have jewish friends and even some full on zionists mates... we can still agree on some things but lets just be honest about who we are.
16 September 2015, 17:00
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the world is completely ignoring the Israeli, Palestinian issues because the stupid arabs and muslims are busy killing each other! Israelis must be laughing at how easy it is? So much interest in keeping these peoples slaughtering each other no?
16 September 2015, 17:01
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only hiccup of this was the Iran deal ? Didn't see that one happening so quickly?
16 September 2015, 17:09
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I haven't any problem with Israel if they accept to take the Palestinian refugees in Lebanon back, leave the occupied shebaa farms and the water, and be fair in delineating our gas/oil in mediterranean... then i can assure you that there will be peace and open borders between us. We can prosper together.
16 September 2015, 17:30
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ok 1anonymetexasusa, point accepted. Got me excited thinking that all your silly sectarian comments and pro terrorists views had a point
16 September 2015, 17:51
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Ok 1anonymetexasusa. Can I ask you an honest question without prejudice? are you Lebanese or just interested in Lebanese politics?
16 September 2015, 16:00
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Lebanon is a country with the area in size and population of Sydney, Australia (10,542km2). Imagine 2 million refuges, all of the sudden arriving in Sydney or Brisbane? The strain on the infrastructure and community?!!!
16 September 2015, 16:33
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1 hour ago A group of individuals assaulted protesters near the environment ministry over alleged insults against Speaker Berri.
Berri and Nassrallah are above criticism and corruption accusations or all hell will break loose.
16 September 2015, 16:40
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Maliki blames Syria for Iraq terror
http://archives.gdnonline.com/NewsDetails.aspx?date=04/07/2015&storyid=258714
16 September 2015, 16:53
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"We demand that the Syrian side hand over the main people wanted in this crime," Maliki said, alluding to Baathist suspects Mohammed Yunis al-Ahmed and Sattam Farhan, "and others of whom there are Interpol warrants against."
http://www.france24.com/en/20090901-maliki-blames-syria-attacks-assad-denies-claim-
16 September 2015, 17:13
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نعت ميليشيا "حزب الله" أمس الثلاثاء ثلاثة من عناصرها تم تشيعهم في الضاحية الجنوبية في بيروت هم : "حسين غالب سرحان" من بلدة الحلوسية قضاء صور، "مصطفى محمد عبد الساتر" من بلدة ايعات البقاعية وهو من سكان المعمورة في الضاحية الجنوبية ،و "يوسف عدنان رزق" من بلدة عين قانا في إقليم التفاح جنوب لبنان.
16 September 2015, 17:13
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مراسل الجزيرة: مقتل خمسة من حزب الله اللبناني بمعارك الزبداني في الساعات الماضية
16 September 2015, 17:17
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To mystic and othe Hezbollah lovers. You live in Lebanon not Iran or Syria. If you don't like being patriotic to your country leave just leave. When will you understand the Lebanon needs only the Lebanese army and its people. Forget your religion but love God and have faith. It is having groups not a country that is the root of problems for Lebanon. The Syrians and Iranians are only using you guys. Remember when the PLO used the Muslim officers in the army only to get the tanks and weapons. If the army stayed strong Lebanon would have remained a great country. Think about that
16 September 2015, 18:29
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The liar in chief speaks. He knows not the truth if the truth is against his interests. The truth is blaringly against his interest and therefore . . . the liar speaks. Speak liar!
17 September 2015, 00:25
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Thats REAL funny 1lootitexasusa. Everybody who reads me on this blog knows that I'm a Maronite Christian, no IS, no Nosra, not even Nusra sympathizer. And only a true lowlife acts without facts, without evidence and then ends their lowlife idiot comment with an STFU. I'll bet you're not even from Texas.
17 September 2015, 01:38
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Kezzab eben kezaab mejrem eben mejrem byo2tol latill wa byemshi bi janezto ra2es 3isabi shabi7a mafya heshashi herwanjiyi qatilin lel atfal alla yestfel fikon
Walla m7ayyi sha3eb souri l7orr
