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- Bashar al-Assad - Syria


EXCLUSIVE REPORT - The battle for Damascus

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Despite the military cordon that now surrounds Damascus, our reporters Matthieu Mabin and Sofia Amara managed to enter the city. They report on the rebel fighters’ struggle to overthrow the Assad regime. Warning: video contains graphic footage.

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By Matthieu MABIN / Sofia AMARA

Watch our special debate on the situation on the ground in Syria. The debate focuses on our exclusive report in Damascus and will feature our reporter Sofia Amara on set.

 

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can't wait for Assad to go

by TheThinker1958 - 17/08/2012 - 07:24

I hope Syrians, when they are free, call the Libyans and ask them for advice on how to do the process to a Democratic system. There are many young people and older with very good ideas and real experience in what problems to avoid.

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