Rebuilding nation is biggest challenge after decades of turmoil in Syria

The Asian Tribune

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Over the last several years, Syrians suffered enormously due to the political conflict and insurgency. Now, rebels have managed to overthrow the regime.

But, there are multiple issues. Huge population had shifted within country and many among the millions who are refugees in other countries.

These Syrian migrants who’ve been living in Turkey & other nations, expect a return.

Rebels have currently seized the opportunity and initially it seems that they wish to have a smooth transition & power shift.

The instructions were given not to harass citizens irrespective of their past allegiance.

All the major players in the Middle East are keeping a close watch. For Iran, it is not a favourable situation and Russia was also taken aback. In fact, as expected, Bashar flew to Russia for safety.

In the middle east, countries have gone through turmoil and internal conflicts apart from external forces’ intrusion and war thrust on these countries, repeatedly.

Yemen witnessed a humanitarian tragedy and Iraq suffered decades of political instability and internal struggle.

If this was not enough, the worst was the recent attack on Gaza. Iran has faced sanctions and this caused a huge economic crisis for the country.

As Israel attacked Gaza, the internal displacement in Palestine, the worsening humanitarian crisis was already affecting the entire region. In these circumstances, stability in Syria is much needed for progress in Arab world.

The United States is in contact with the rebels. Meanwhile, UN has appealed to all the major players to ensure that there is no violence.

Post-Assad, it is going to be a  huge challenge to rebuild the country that has been badly devastated and has its economy crippled.

Concerns remain about relations between different communities and faiths, however, there is also a silver lining that things could improve, now.

Syria has a population of nearly 25 million or 2.5 crore. It is surrounded by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Israel on different sides.

A strategically important country in West Asia that has been a playground for Russia and other big countries.

The citizens now expect peace, healing and reconciliation, apart from focus on rebuilding the nation.

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