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Published on 2024-12-15 16:20:48 - MSN
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  • It had been less than two days since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime when two Islamist fighters knocked on the door of Father Rafaat Abul Nasser's Lady of Damascus Church, armed with assault rifles,

The article from MSN discusses concerns about the new Syrian regime under President Bashar al-Assad, focusing on the implications of his past and ongoing links with terrorist organizations like ISIS and al-Qaeda. Despite the official defeat of ISIS in Syria, there are fears that Assad's regime might still be indirectly supporting or benefiting from these groups. The article highlights how Assad's government has been accused of releasing jihadists from prison, allowing them to join rebel groups, thereby creating a scenario where the regime could justify its harsh measures against opposition as necessary for combating terrorism. Furthermore, there are reports of financial and logistical support from the regime to these groups, suggesting a complex relationship where both sides might have found mutual benefit in the chaos of the Syrian conflict. This situation raises significant concerns about the stability and true nature of Assad's governance, questioning whether the end of the civil war has truly eradicated the terrorist threat or merely shifted its dynamics.

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