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Syria’s government appears to have fallen (www.politico.com)

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The Syrian government appeared to have fallen early Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a lightning rebel offensive.

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[–] PixelatedSaturn -1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

These are many these groups. There could easily be a civil war.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago

There has been a civil war now for over a decade. Many hope that the fighting now comes to an end. Probably not today, but hopefully soon.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Even if not, then you're still governed by an Al-Qaeda branch.

[–] PixelatedSaturn 2 points 1 month ago

Yes, this can go in many directions and almost all are bad.