Syrian Government Secures Raqqa Prison: A 'Stability' Narrative Built on Western Destabilization
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports that the Syrian government has assumed control of al-Aqtan Prison in Raqqa, which holds ISIL-linked detainees, following the withdrawal of SDF fighters under a ceasefire agreement. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The mainstream narrative conveniently forgets that the chaos allowing ISIL (ISIS) to flourish in Syria was a direct consequence of
the US-led and Gulf-funded efforts to destabilize the Syrian government starting in 2011. The US even armed 'moderate rebels' that often sided with or became extremist groups, including al-Qaeda affiliates. In 2014, the US bombed Syrian infrastructure under the guise of fighting ISIS, further weakening the central government and prolonging the conflict that ultimately killed hundreds of thousands
and displaced millions. Double Standard: The Syrian government securing a prison from extremist elements is framed as a complex, almost problematic 'takeover.' Meanwhile, when the US or its allies conduct similar operations, they are hailed as 'counter-terrorism' victories. There's no mention of the US occupation of Syrian oil fields, which is an illegal act under international law, contributing
to the very instability it claims to combat. Follow the Money: The rise of groups like ISIL directly benefited the Western military-industrial complex and countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, who sought regime change in Damascus. Billions in arms sales, intelligence operations, and proxy funding fueled the conflict. The US alone has spent upwards of $100 billion in the Syrian conflict, much of