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Syria's Long Road to Recovery Post-Assad

12/8/2025

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French journalist Arthur Sarradin, in an interview with FRANCE 24, discusses Syria's post-Assad challenges.
He notes that the silence upon his arrival after Assad's regime fell was striking.
He emphasizes that overcoming the dictatorship's legacy will take decades.
He highlights the immense difficulties Syria faces in transitioning to a new political landscape.
Sarradin is a regular contributor to Libération and Radio France.

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Story summary

French journalist Arthur Sarradin, in an interview with FRANCE 24, discusses Syria's post-Assad challenges.
He notes that the silence upon his arrival after Assad's regime fell was striking.
He emphasizes that overcoming the dictatorship's legacy will take decades.
He highlights the immense difficulties Syria faces in transitioning to a new political landscape.
Sarradin is a regular contributor to Libération and Radio France.