Franjieh Praises Assad for Thwarting Alleged Foreign Plot
Marada movement leader Suleiman Franjieh has hailed the ability of Syrian President Bashar Assad to prevent “conspirators” from targeting his regime.
In a meeting with a delegation from the “Youth for the National Unity of Syria,” Franjieh said: “The strength of Syrian President Bashar Assad, the love of the people for him and the army’s solidarity have thwarted the opportunity for Syria’s enemies who harbor ill-will.”
He said the recent unrest in Syria came due to a “plot” from outside the country. The Marada chief didn’t specify which country was involved in the alleged conspiracy.
“When the conspirators failed to achieve their objectives through killing,” they resorted to sectarian strife, Franjieh said, adding however that the vigilance of Assad, the Syrian leadership and the people have thwarted the plot.
“Now Syria is emerging stronger from its ordeal … and the regime is staying,” he added.
U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay said on Friday that the toll from seven months of violence in Syria had risen above 3,000. She said Syria risked "a full-blown civil war" unless the international community took action.
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