Public Opinion Expresses Rejection of International Intervention and Casts Doubt on al-Assad’s Involvement in Chemical Attack
In recent days, various reactions and comments have surfaced on European and French social media regarding the French judiciary’s issuance of an arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, sparking widespread debate over the legitimacy and rationale of this decision.
Reactions included demands that the judiciary has no right to intervene in the affairs of other countries, and petitions were filed challenging the decision due to a lack of documented evidence proving al-Assad‘s direct involvement in the chemical attacks that occurred in the suburbs of Damascus in 2013.
A notable development in this context was a group of public prosecutors submitting a request to the French judiciary, urging it to verify the credibility and legality of the issued arrest warrant.
Amidst this controversy, our correspondents in France and Austria conducted interviews with citizens and tourists to gauge their opinions on this contentious issue. The majority of opinions expressed rejection of intervention in the affairs of other countries and skepticism about al-Assad‘s connection to the mentioned chemical attack.
One interview highlighted the lack of conclusive and documented evidence directly incriminating al-Assad, raising questions about the legitimacy of the measures taken by France and its jurisdiction in this international context.
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In conclusion, this widespread debate reflects the complex international landscape and the challenges facing efforts to achieve justice and hold those responsible for war crimes in Syria accountable, affirming that public opinion calls for non-intervention and the necessity to respect the sovereignty of states and principles of international justice.
