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Syria's Curriculum Shift Sparks Protests Over Cultural Identity

1/3/2025

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Syria's government is stirring controversy with sweeping changes to the school curriculum, swapping "defending the nation" for "defending Allah" and erasing mentions of the Assad regime. Critics warn these moves jeopardize the country's rich cultural tapestry and were made without public input. Protests are brewing as citizens rally against this alarming shift.

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Syria's government is stirring controversy with sweeping changes to the school curriculum, swapping "defending the nation" for "defending Allah" and erasing mentions of the Assad regime. Critics warn these moves jeopardize the country's rich cultural tapestry and were made without public input. Protests are brewing as citizens rally against this alarming shift.