George Packer - While starving refugees in Homs were providing target practice for government sniper...

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While starving refugees in Homs were providing target practice for government snipers, Bashar al-Assad's strongest international backer was in Sochi, at the Iceberg Skating Palace, visibly moved, smiling with deep satisfaction, as the Russians beautifully glided and leaped their way to the gold medal in the team event.

George Packer

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Deutsche Übersetzung

Während hungrige Flüchtlinge in Homs Ziel von Regierungsscharfschützen waren, war Bashar al-Assads stärkster internationaler Unterstützer in Sotschi im Eisbergschlittpalast. Er bewegte sich sichtlich und lächelte mit tiefer Befriedigung, als die Russen schön glitten und zum Gold sprangen Medaille im Teamevent.

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