In Syria, the “terrible scenarios” of Iraq and Libya should not be repeated, says Kaya Kalas

Diplomat Kaya Kalas warned today that the transition underway in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad promises to be difficult and the country should not repeat the “horrific scenarios” of Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan. “We are facing a historic event and we must congratulate the Syrian people for their liberation,” Kalas said during a hearing before Parliament in Brussels. “However, this transition also presents enormous challenges for Syria and the region,” he added. “There are valid concerns about inter-religious violence, the resurgence of extremism and the political vacuum,” he also said. “We must prevent the “horror scenarios” of Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan from repeating themselves.” The rebels’ positive message Calling for the protection of all Syrians, including those minorities, the head of European diplomacy also insisted on the need to defend Syria’s territorial integrity and respect “its independence and […]
Source: News Beast

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