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Syria's New Constitution Fuels Fears of Minority Persecution

3/22/2025

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Syria's interim government has introduced a controversial constitutional declaration that consolidates presidential power and prioritizes Islamic governance, igniting fears among minority groups. The Kurdish and Alawite communities have voiced strong opposition, worried about potential persecution and marginalization. This lack of inclusive governance threatens to plunge Syria into further instability and authoritarianism under a Sunni-majority regime.

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Syria's interim government has introduced a controversial constitutional declaration that consolidates presidential power and prioritizes Islamic governance, igniting fears among minority groups. The Kurdish and Alawite communities have voiced strong opposition, worried about potential persecution and marginalization. This lack of inclusive governance threatens to plunge Syria into further instability and authoritarianism under a Sunni-majority regime.