Perhaps, what has become an irritating obsession and nudges the sanctum of world leaders is the civil uprising-cum-full-fledged civil war in Syria. Every initiative held by any veteran diplomat crashes with rocky and poisonous political atmosphere. Global leaders and decision makers pull their beards in confusion how to deal with the increasingly going out of control situation of Syria.
Earlier all were supporting the position of protestors, maintaining that Syrians copied the efforts of Tunisian and Egyptians to build a responsible and accountable establishment. However, enmity with regime of President Bashar al-Assad due to his intransigent policy towards civil protestors armed groups receive generous diplomatic, financial and logistical support, but seemingly suicide bombings and high rising claims of rebels cruelty has made many earlier supporters to press the brake till it becomes clear where the current Sandy Storm may end.
Amidst such deadlocked efforts consecutive failed diplomatic efforts, Syria is burning in the fire of civil war. The gap between supporters and oppositions is becoming wider and wider, and, as it looks, everyone should decide with who they should be.
Palestinians mostly support the Syrian regime clashed with opponents in Damascus. When the unrest began 20 months, the half millions Palestinians struggled to stay on the sideline and do get engaged in country's domestic problem. But in recent months, many Palestinians started supporting the uprising although they insisted the opposition so that the regime should be peaceful. One faction, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command, led by Ahmed Jibril, has remained loyal to Assad.
Reportedly, the refugee camp of Yarmouk which is now much more similar to a town and does not differ from the rest of Damascus came under attack by gangs who claimed to include Palestinians fighting the
government.
'The mercenaries who claim to have Palestinians among them' tried to infiltrate the camp but were repulsed by the popular committees. Such a failed struggle to enter into camp led to fierce response by rebellions who exploded bombs, brought the camp under fire which left several deaths and wounded many others. Video of the Yarmouk fighting that was posted online by activists showed destruction around the camp, with shell-pocked and scorched vehicles, and shattered windows in apartment buildings as residents picked through debris and shouted in disbelief.
However, Hamas asked stockholders not to engage Palestinians in Syria's fighting but with the increasing lawlessness, even Palestinians stay away with the fear that the flames of insecurity will affect them. Day by day the situation deteriorates and yet there is no plan on the table to end Syrian tragedy. Perhaps, nobody can defend the status of Syrian regime. Definitely, it is largely blamed for growing civilian casualties but it does not mean that armed oppositions have come from sky for salvation of Syrians.
They frequently put a spectacular show of bombings which are much similar to attacks being carried out by al-Qaeda and other like-minded groups in Iraq and Afghanistan. What is going on Syria is the same. A high Iraqi al-Qaeda figure once told that members of network had gone to Syria to wage Jihad. The fighters are trying to highlight the religious issue to justify their violence against government. However, the regime is secular and different sects are part of the government, but now it is labeled as Shiite government which is indeed strange. The regime does not necessarily represent Shiite.
Alawis, who just accept three Shiite Imams were introduced as Shiite by Ayatullah Khomeini, the founder of Islamic Republic three decades ago. The Fetwa was a political one rather than a religious one. Because many believe that the similarity between Alawites and Sunni is far larger than that of Shiite and Alawites.
Any how I am not trying to prove whether Alawites are Shiite or not, neither supporting President Assad to step down.
What is important to be noticed is that those who are killing government supporters, followers of particular sects for the sake of God, and chanting "Allah o Akbar" will not establish a democratic government which is essentially secular and based on religious pluralism.
Why we should close our eyes and hope a miracle would happen and with glance of eyes they change from Jihadist to peaceful citizens. Meanwhile, we cannot reject the influence of foreign factors and new global democratic environment.
Indeed, nobody knows how the Western democracy this time aligned with Islamist Radicals. If the regional and global powers do something to set the next establishment on the path of democracy, but with current rebellions Syria will not reach to democracy.
What is going on Syria is the same. A high Iraqi al-Qaeda figure once told that members of network had gone to Syria to wage Jihad. The fighters are trying to highlight the religious issue to justify their violence against government. What is important to be noticed that current poisonous situation heralds no promising situation. Even if President steps down, the alternative to regime would not be a democratic one. Why we should close our eyes and hope a miracle happen and with glance of eyes they change from Jihadist to peaceful citizens.
Meanwhile, we cannot reject the influence of foreign factors and new global democratic environment. Indeed, nobody knows how the Western democracy this time aligned with Islamist Radicals. If the regional and global powers do something to set the next establishment on the path of democracy, but with current rebellions Syria will not reach into democracy.