Most Syrians back President Assad, but you'd never know from western media
The article linked above is from a UK newspaper. The author claims that the media coverage has been biased. Although, in the title of the article it states that there are many Syrians in support of Assad it also reports that most Arabs outside of Syria would like to see him resign. Fifty-five percent of Syrians support Assad because they fear a civil war. This is a very different picture from what we are shown in the West. From our news broadcasts it appears as though the whole country is protesting against a corrupt government. Is this how Assad stays in power? If free elections aren't held, will the supporters join the revolution?
I suppose if you look at the situation that occurred in Libya, where a civil war broke out, there is an estimated 25,000-30,000 dead, and twice as many wounded. Yes, 9000 people have died in Syria so far, with countless more injured, but that toll will only skyrocket if a civil war breaks out. Its understandable why a large percentage of the civilian population would support Assad's regime.
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