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Macron Hosts Controversial Syrian Leader Amid Sectarian Tensions
5/6/2025
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- French President Emmanuel Macron is set to welcome Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Paris on Wednesday, marking al-Sharaa's inaugural European visit. Macron seeks to bolster France's commitment to a stable and inclusive Syria, yet the meeting has sparked controversy due to al-Sharaa's Islamist ties and the persistent sectarian strife plaguing the nation.
