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Anti-Assad protests in Syria enter fourth week

September 7, 2023

Anti-government demonstrations in Syria's southern province of Sweida have entered their fourth week. The rallies were sparked by economic measures enacted by President Bashar Assad. Protesters say they will not stop until they overthrow the regime.

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