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Is someone very clever and informed able to explain the happenings in Syria? As well as the broader context

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buzzheath · 10/12/2024 15:36

Obviously catching up with the news etc but quite confused. Although incredibly oppressive, it wasn't exactly an Islamist regime under al-Assad, was it? Was it a Western-backed regime at one point?

The coalition of groups that toppled the government - are these Islamist? Are they actually pro-democracy? What does it mean for the future if Syria? Will it be become like Afghanistan under the Tablian? Syrians seem pretty elated (based on photos in the media, etc) - why is this? Why have Russia and Iran supported Syria? What is Baathism?

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queenofarles · 11/12/2024 10:46

it wasn't exactly an Islamist regime under al-Assad; No , they are Ba’ath , think of it as communism ideology.

Was it a Western-backed regime at one point? Not really

thecoalition of groups that toppled the government - are these Islamist? yes , the majority of Syrians are Muslims ,

Are they actually pro-democracy? yes

What does it mean for the future if Syria? too soon to tell,

Will it be become like Afghanistan under the Tablian? No,
no matter how much western media are spreading this statement backed by pro Assad , Kurdish , and Israelis, Iranian <yes really> and Russians.

syrians seem pretty elated (based on photos in the media, etc) - why is they’ve been living under a military police state for the last 50 years , bashar’s father was nicknamed the serial killer of Syria.

hundreds of thousands were either killed or imprisoned under his and his fathers rule.

another more detailed post will follow shortly