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Your Shortcut to... Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad
Published 1 year, 1 month ago
Description
Ending Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria was almost unthinkable just a couple of weeks ago, but rebel fighters have made a big push against the regime, taking Aleppo and now the capital of Damascus. So to help you get your bearings, we’ll give you a quick reccy on Assad and his brutal regime.
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