Highest-level Western go to to Syria takes place following fall of Assad regime | DW News

We begin with the highest-level Western visit to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime last month. The German and French foreign ministers extended an olive branch to the new leaders in Damascus, expressing support for their transition. But they also made it clear that the EU will not finance Islamism — or tolerate discrimination against women or ethnic and religious groups.

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2:52 Bente Scheller, Heinrich Böll Foundation

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