It seems that the policy of Russia's president Vladimir Putin to side with the Assad regime in Syria has produced some concrete results elsewhere in the Arab world. The Russian embassy in Tripoli was attacked by armed men today; the attackers used small artillery, mortars and assault weapons. latest reports say that no one inside the embassy compound was hurt and the Russian security forces in the embassy held off the attack.
Libya, of course, is a Sunni Moslem nation, the same religious group as the rebels in Syria. On the other hand, Assad is an Alawaite, a sect that is an offshoot of the Shiites. That is the same religious group as the overwhelming majority in Iran. Most likely, the attack on the Russian embassy was in retaliation for Russia's support for Assad.
Before long, we may see other attacks on Russian interests around the world.
Libya, of course, is a Sunni Moslem nation, the same religious group as the rebels in Syria. On the other hand, Assad is an Alawaite, a sect that is an offshoot of the Shiites. That is the same religious group as the overwhelming majority in Iran. Most likely, the attack on the Russian embassy was in retaliation for Russia's support for Assad.
Before long, we may see other attacks on Russian interests around the world.
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