Syrian officials are upset about a visit from a German minister.


Syrian officials are upset about a visit from a German minister.

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Syrian officials are upset about a visit from a German minister.

Syrian officials are upset with the German foreign minister's visit. They say she disrespected their customs by not covering her hair or having a male relative with her.

The Syrian foreign minister said her actions show Germany doesn't respect their new government. He said she would be punished if she wasn't protected by diplomatic immunity.

The Syrian foreign minister even asked a German religious court to punish her according to Islamic law. He used harsh language to criticize her and Germany.

He said Syria does not want to go back to the old ways when women had more freedom. He seemed to imply that Germany, which he sees as a religious country, should not act this way.

The situation highlights the cultural differences between Syria and Germany. It also shows the challenges of building relationships between countries with such different values.


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Why are Syrian officials upset with the German foreign minister?

They are upset because she did not cover her hair or have a male relative with her, which they see as disrespectful to their customs.

What did the Syrian foreign minister say about Germany's respect for their government?

He said her actions show that Germany does not respect their new government.

What does the situation show about Syria and Germany?

It highlights the cultural differences between Syria and Germany and the challenges of building relationships between countries with different values.


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