Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad's ouster

The toppling of Bashar Assad has raised tentative hopes that Syrians might live peacefully and as equals after a half century of authoritarian rule

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After Assad's ouster in Syria, U.N. envoy calls for end to sanctions

The Syrian government has been under strict sanctions by the United States, the European Union and others for years.
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Thousands in Syria celebrate first day of prayers since Assad's regime fell

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CBS News - Dec. 13
Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom

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The New York Times - Dec. 13
What to Know About the Countries Still Fighting in Syria After al-Assad’s Ouster

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The New York Times - Dec. 10
Global reaction to Assad's sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm

The fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants has set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm around the world
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How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria

Hafez and his son Bashar killed countless people over five decades and oversaw the country’s descent into kleptocracy
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Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria? | Simon Tisdall

The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions. For once, use of the word “historic” is justified in describing the ...
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Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad's ouster

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