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They Fought for Assad in Syria. Now They’re Handing in Their Weapons.
Throughout Syria, troopers tied to the previous Assad regime are surrendering their weapons to the interim authorities. The New York Occasions spoke to a few of these males in Latakia, as they face a brand new and unsure future as civilians.
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In a former police station in Latakia, Syria, the previous and the current collide. As soon as managed by the Assad regime, the compound is now run by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — the group that spearheaded the offensive which toppled President Bashar al-Assad simply over every week in the past. For individuals who had been previously a part of Assad’s forces, it is a second of give up — and survival, as failing to conform might imply imprisonment, prosecution or worse. Ali Adra, a former military medical officer, says he’s accepted his actuality. The change in Syria has been quick, and the stakes are excessive. However not everybody will get a second likelihood. Right here in Latakia, these troopers search closure, however the path ahead stays unsure.
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