Arab press: US normalization with al-Assad linked to change his behavior his, Turkey dream became illusion

On Wednesday morning, Arab press focused on the US movements about Syrian situation, as well as to also Iraq situation and Turkey- European disputes.

Al-Sharq al-Awsat: Washington links normalization with al-Assad to "behavior change"

, Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper said: “Washington has stipulated to make any normalization with al-Assad regime in changing its behavior, spokesman of US Department said the al-Sharq al-Awsat" the Syrian regime was responsible for countless of horrible crimes, in addition to its frequent use of chemical weapons, and its call for Iranian and Russian forces, which contributed to threatening its neighbors, which represents a grim danger to the entire region.”

He added, "Any attempt to restore or develop relations without addressing the regime's atrocities against the Syrian people undermines efforts to enhance accountability and move towards a lasting, peaceful and political solution to the Syrian conflict in line with Security Council Resolution 2,254."

US spokesman came after the Omani ambassador presented his credentials to Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem, who attended yesterday the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in Damascus.

Al-Bayan: A higher committee to prosecute the attackers of the embassies in Iraq

On the Iraqi side, Al-Bayan newspaper said: “On Tuesday, Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kazemi gave orders to form super military and security committee to investigate the bombing and targeting operations that affect Baghdad’s reputation and commitment to the international community. According to a cabinet statement, the committee undertakes the investigation of violations, which targets Iraq's security, prestige, reputation, and international obligations, violator must be held to accountable.

He pointed out that the committee accomplishes its work within 30 days from the date of this matter, and the results are presented to the Prime Minister and Commander- in- Chief of the Armed Forces.

In his turn, the Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, stated that the primary decision of US to pull out its troops, if implemented, would constitute catastrophe disaster for Iraq, adding that the Iraqi government should protect the US embassy, and we must protect it, the Green Zone and the rest of the embassies and government buildings, noting that the Americans If they withdraw the US Embassy from Iraq, they will withdraw outside the country, not anywhere else in the country.

Al-Arab: When will the illusion of Turkey's accession to the European Union end?

Regarding the Turkish-European tension, Al-Arab newspaper said: “The Europeans, in their "firm” refusal to grant Turkey full membership in the Union, rely on many justifications ranging from arbitrariness to democracy and aggression against member states of the United Nations, and others related to religion, which makes it far from Enter this conglomerate. "

The controversial Turkish activities, such as gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean and the purchase of the Russian S-400 defense system despite its membership in NATO and the military operation in Syria targeting the Kurds, have increased the distance between Turkey and the Union, and brought relations on the challenges of European-Turkish relations to worst level of degradation.

In a step not surprising, the European Union’s Executive Committee said in its annual report on Turkey revealed on Tuesday that the Turkish government is undermining its economy, shrinking democracy and destroying independent courts, making Ankara’s bid to join the European Union further than ever.

The European Commission blamed the deteriorating situation in the areas of freedom of expression, prisons and the central bank on the “over-centralization” of presidential power, and said that the government was also exposing Turkey to “rapid changes in investor sentiment.”

And that is not all. European officials accuse Turkey of failing to address the EU’s serious concerns regarding the continuing negative developments in the rule of law, basic rights and the judiciary. Even accession negotiations have reached a dead end.

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