Syrian President issues apology to Deir ez-Zor residents after father's derogatory comments
What happened
President Ahmad al-Shara apologized to the residents of Deir ez-Zor after his father's derogatory comments about them.
The Context
- Hussein al-Shara referred to the people of Deir ez-Zor as 'barbarians' during a televised interview.
- The comments led to significant backlash on social media platforms.
- President Ahmad al-Shara's apology was conveyed during a call with the governor and local dignitaries.
Takeaway
The incident underscores the sensitivity of political discourse in Syria and the potential for public backlash against perceived slights.
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