A London based Arabic newspaper, Asharq al-Awsat, is reporting that Russia has withdrawn key personnel from Damascus including many who supported the Assad regime's military efforts as well as most workers at the Russian embassy. Supposedly, according to the story, Iran and its puppet terror group Hezbollah are also withdrawing their personnel.
If this story is true (and I have my doubts about that), it would be a strong indication that Assad's main foreign allies have recognized that his regime is about to collapse. They are getting their people out before the final disaster hits. One thing is almost certain: if Assad falls and the Sunni forces take Damascus, there will be a major slaughter of the people who supported Assad. Of course, the question is which group takes Damascus. If it is ISIS, the level of death could be immense. If it is just the other rebels, it will still be terrible.
Of course, no matter who wins, the new government will not be friendly towards the USA. For that we can thank president Obama and his refusal to formulate any coherent policy regarding Syria.
If this story is true (and I have my doubts about that), it would be a strong indication that Assad's main foreign allies have recognized that his regime is about to collapse. They are getting their people out before the final disaster hits. One thing is almost certain: if Assad falls and the Sunni forces take Damascus, there will be a major slaughter of the people who supported Assad. Of course, the question is which group takes Damascus. If it is ISIS, the level of death could be immense. If it is just the other rebels, it will still be terrible.
Of course, no matter who wins, the new government will not be friendly towards the USA. For that we can thank president Obama and his refusal to formulate any coherent policy regarding Syria.
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