Turning a blind eye to human rights abuses is out of the question. However, those who now speak out against the atrocities in Syria find themselves burdened with the grim reality that their actions may exacerbate the suffering of millions of Syrians already devastated by war.🧵 - ThreadSky

ramijarrah.bsky.social • 63 days ago

Turning a blind eye to human rights abuses is out of the question. However, those who now speak out against the atrocities in Syria find themselves burdened with the grim reality that their actions may exacerbate the suffering of millions of Syrians already devastated by war.🧵

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ramijarrah.bsky.social•63 days ago

By maintaining sanctions aimed at the Assad regime, the West sends a damaging message to those reporting on the abuses: that speaking up may lead to further hardship, that it might be a better option to shut the fuck up. This dilemma threatens to silence those who seek to protect human life.

ramijarrah.bsky.social•63 days ago

Meanwhile, whether through incompetence or neglect, Damascus authorities have done little to prevent Syrians from pitting against each other or to advance civil peace. The international community should not be complicit in this failure by pursuing policies that exacerbate divisions and suffering.

ramijarrah.bsky.social•63 days ago

If the West is serious about protecting human rights in Syria, it must lift these sanctions now, not as a sign of endorsement for the current authorities, but while simultaneously pressing Damascus to take concrete steps to protect civilians, with transparent public & international oversight.

ramijarrah.bsky.social•63 days ago

As for my personal reasoning, the suffering of Syrians under sanctions cannot be used as leverage to overlook atrocities. History shows that regimes left unchecked on human rights abuses inevitably grow bolder, exploiting impunity to tighten their grip on power. Silence, therefore, is complicity.

ramijarrah.bsky.social•63 days ago

It's a fucking ugly choice. On one hand, Syrians are suffering under sanctions; on the other, authoritarianism is being nurtured, with human rights abuses growing unchecked, elevating a culture of impunity. No matter which path is chosen, you're guilty of overlooking one in favor of the other.

danibananas.bsky.social•63 days ago

Sorry, but... they care about Syria as much as they care about Palestine

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