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Celebration and fear: Syria's new leadership explained

The Briefing

CHAPTER

Life Under the Al-Assad Regime: A Climate of Fear and Brutality

This chapter explores the harsh realities faced by Syrians under the Al-Assad regime, tracing the lineage of oppression from Hafez al-Assad to Bashar al-Assad. It paints a somber picture of a society gripped by fear and the suppression of dissent, highlighting the shattered hopes for reform and the pervasive atmosphere of danger.

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