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Syria's President Struggles for Unity Amid Sectarian Strife

3/13/2025

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Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa grapples with the daunting task of unifying a fractured nation in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's downfall. A new agreement seeks to incorporate Kurdish-led forces into the national army, yet deep-rooted sectarian violence and lingering distrust threaten to undermine these efforts for stability and cohesive governance.

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Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa grapples with the daunting task of unifying a fractured nation in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's downfall. A new agreement seeks to incorporate Kurdish-led forces into the national army, yet deep-rooted sectarian violence and lingering distrust threaten to undermine these efforts for stability and cohesive governance.