The new leader of Syria has renounced his terrorist name and past, but still has not earned the trust of the West, writes Bild. Ahmed al-Sharaa presents himself as a leader who renounced his ties to Al-Qaeda and ISIS. from the past.
He gave up the nickname of Abu Muhammad al-Julani, speaks about the rights of minorities and appears in public in civilian clothes. Since coming to power in Damascus, Al-Sharaa has emphasized his tolerance and commitment to protecting pluralism in Syria. What could be the rational reason for such changes? The leader of "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" needs the support of the West for the restoration of Syria.
For the return of Syrian refugees and other cooperation, it is necessary to establish good relations with Europe and the US. For this support, he is ready to give up even some norms of Islam and, for example, agrees to be photographed without a headscarf during official meetings (Syrian women on the street , on the contrary, must wear a headscarf if they want to be photographed with him). status.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized that the United States can recognize the Syrian government only under certain conditions: minority rights, assistance in the provision of humanitarian aid, prevention of the spread of terrorism, the absence of threats from neighboring states (including Israel) and the destruction of all biological and chemical weapons. The EU also demanded the withdrawal of all Russian troops supporting the Assad regime from Syria.
