Blinken Warns Syrian Rulers: Learn from Taliban’s Global Isolation

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a stark warning to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the current ruling group in Syria. He emphasized that the group should learn from the Taliban’s fate and global isolation, urging them to work towards establishing an inclusive, non-sectarian government.

Drawing parallels with the Taliban’s experience in Afghanistan, Blinken noted that while the Taliban initially presented a moderate facade, their true nature was later revealed, leading to their international isolation. This comparison serves as a cautionary tale for Syria’s current leadership.

In response to these statements, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has insisted that he does not intend to transform Syria into another Afghanistan and affirmed his commitment to women’s and girls’ education. Meanwhile, Blinken has called for concrete actions from Syria’s ruling insurgents to advance the country’s progress.

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