Syria’s new Islamist president consolidates power
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Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.The New York Times - 1d -
Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.The New York Times - 2d -
Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa made transitional president of Syria
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On a Raid With Syria’s New Security Forces
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Syrians accuse rulers of imposing Islamist agenda in new curriculum
Critics fear rebel-backed government is pushing religious vision on to what has long been a secular countryFinancial Times - Jan. 3
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