Merz Welcomes Al-Qaida Figure

German politician Philipp Rösler welcomed Ahmed al-Scharaa, who was treated as a normal, democratically elected president. The meeting did not address al-Scharaa’s alleged involvement in crimes against minorities. This has raised concerns about Rösler’s judgment and potential implications for German foreign policy.

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