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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Syrias Assad slams Iraq over immoral charges
2009-09-01
[Al Arabiya Latest] President Bashar al-Assad on Monday said allegations that Syria was sheltering people suspected of involvement in devastating bombings in Iraq were "immoral" and politically motivated.

His remarks were the latest salvo in an escalating war of words between the two neighbors since Iraqi officials accused Syria of complicity in a spike of militant attacks in Iraq.

His comments came as Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu embarked on a mediation bid between Baghdad and Damascus to defuse tensions which worsened last week when the neighbors recalled their respective ambassadors.

" When accusations are not based on any proof, this means they are illogical in the eyes of the law "
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
"Syria is accused of killing Iraqis although it welcomes 1.2 million Iraqis (refugees)," Assad said at a joint news conference with visiting Cyprus President Demetris Christofias.

"Such accusations are immoral and political," he said.

Iraq has accused Syria of sheltering suspects allegedly involved in one of two devastating truck bombings that targeted government ministries in Baghdad on Aug. 19, killing a total of 95 people and wounding 600.

"When accusations are not based on any proof, this means they are illogical in the eyes of the law," Assad said, again calling on Iraq to present evidence about its allegations.
"Because the full confession of the man involved doesn't count as evidence. (He didn't mention my name, I hope!)"
"As soon as the accusations were made, Syria officially asked Iraq to send a delegation to Damascus with proof," he said. "So far we have not received any reply."
Presdint President Assad sounds exactly like Pakistan about the Mumbai attack. No evidence will ever be accepted as proof. (Sorry about the spelling error. -- tw at 3:25 pm)
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