Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.
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Syria's new leader signs constitution to keep his Islamist group in power for five years
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Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group's rule for 5 years
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