KUALA LUMPUR: Arab Spring was a failure as all the countries involved in the uprising are now broken in pieces, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. "Before (Arab Spring) those countries were quite stable. In his speech, Dr Mahathir said allowing foreign powers to interfere would result in a country being used for the vested interests of big powers. "The region has since witnessed what was dubbed as the Arab Spring, in which nations, once flourishing and stable, turning into failed states and a disastrous minefield for mankind. "Nations like Syria, Libya and Yemen today provide images of a human tragedy while the rest of the world watch helplessly.

Source: The Star May 01, 2019 03:33 UTC