Syrias assad says trump travel ban not against syrian people

A interesting development!

On January 29, 2017, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a statement in which he said that the travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump on January 27, 2017, was not directed against Syrian people, but rather against "terrorists" and "extremists".

Assad's statement was made during an interview with the Russian news agency Sputnik, in which he was asked about the travel ban, which had been widely criticized by human rights groups and many countries around the world.

Assad's response was:

"The travel ban is not against the Syrian people, but against terrorists and extremists who are trying to harm the United States and its interests. We have always been against terrorism and extremism, and we have been fighting against them for a long time."

It's worth noting that the travel ban, which was signed by Trump on January 27, 2017, suspended the entry of citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries, including Syria, into the United States for 90 days. The ban was widely seen as discriminatory and targeted against Muslims, and was met with widespread protests and legal challenges.

Assad's statement is likely an attempt to distance himself and his government from the controversy surrounding the travel ban, and to present himself as a partner in the fight against terrorism. However, many critics have argued that the ban is not only discriminatory, but also harmful to Syrian refugees who are fleeing war and persecution in their country.

It's also worth noting that the Syrian government has been accused of human rights abuses and war crimes during the Syrian Civil War, and has been criticized for its treatment of refugees and internally displaced persons.