Consider This from NPR Insurgents gain ground in Syria. What happens now?
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Dec 5, 2024 Syrian rebels are making significant advances, with recent captures of the key cities Hama and Aleppo. Eyewitness accounts reveal a sense of relief among locals, while experts analyze the potential shifts in regional power dynamics. The podcast also delves into the complex governance landscape in Aleppo, where hardline groups face challenges from regime airstrikes. The local economy is struggling, but a resurgence of activist efforts hints at a fraught yet evolving future for the city and its people.
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Joy in Aleppo
- Rebel forces celebrated in Aleppo, marking their entry since the war began.
- Journalist Sarah Qasim reported widespread joy among residents experiencing this shift.
Hope for Positive Change
- Qasim believes the war's resumption could yield positive change, not just more violence.
- She highlighted the potential for displaced people to return home and rebuild their lives.
Insurgents Gain Ground
- Insurgents entered Hama, a major Syrian government stronghold.
- This follows their seizure of Aleppo, marking significant momentum against the Assad regime.