Tag: Syrians
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One Year After Assad’s Ouster: Syrians Reflect on Pain and Embrace Freedom
Damascus, Syria — “Raise your head up high, you’re a free Syrian” goes the chorus of the Arabic song that has become the unofficial anthem of the new Syria. It’s everywhere in the capital Damascus – blasted out from loudspeakers in the markets, chanted at celebrations in the main square and even sung by the…
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Syrians Commemorate One Year Since Assad’s Presidency Ended
How Assad lost his grasp of powerpublished at 13:16 GMT 13:16 GMT Image source, Reuters Bashar al-Assad’s ousting from power came as a surprise to the world, as city after city fell to advancing rebel forces. Since coming into power in 2000, Assad had ruled over Syria with an iron fist, much like his father,…