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Syria's transitional government lacks UN ties, expert warns

Eddy Micah
December 14, 2024

A week after Assad’s fall, top diplomats from the US, Arab League, and Turkey meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s transition. What are the key tasks for stability? Middle East expert Haid Haid shares his insights.

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