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After Assad: Syrians 'shouldn't trust the HTS' as human rights remain under threat

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After Assad: Syrians 'shouldn't trust the HTS' as human rights remain under threat

After Assad: Syrians 'shouldn't trust the HTS' as human rights remain under threat

Syria's new ruling faction has cut ties with Al-Qaeda and pledged to respect religious minorities.

But their track record leaves many open questions on the future of democracy in post-Assad Syria.


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