Dissident former Syrian Vice President Abdel Halim Khaddam has issued a warning against the fragmentation of Syria and the potential initiation of a sectarian war that could trigger similar conflicts throughout the entire region. He has called for the establishment of an international military alliance to rescue the country.
In a letter sent on Monday to U.S. President Barack Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, British Prime Minister David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon – a copy of which was obtained by United Press International – Khaddam expressed concerns about the silence of some countries and the unexpected reluctance of others to address the situation in Syria.
Khaddam expressed his hope that leaders “should work towards forming an international military coalition to save Syria and the region, considering the Iranian-Russian alliance aimed at controlling the Middle East region and its resources, especially its oil reserves, international transportation routes, and its strategic location between the three continents.”
He urged everyone to assume their responsibilities, particularly those who advocate for and respect human rights, emphasizing that “the world has become small.” In his letter to international leaders, he underscored that “saving Syria equates to ensuring the security and stability of the region, international security and stability, and preserving existing relationships and mutual interests between the countries of the region and other countries worldwide, especially your country.”
