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Assad’s downfall is imminent
ABDULRAHMAN AL-RASHED
Published — Thursday 22 October 2015
Last update 22 October 2015 1:34 am
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He governs less than a third of the country, and has a small army and security apparatus. More than 12 million Syrians have been displaced, while five million have fled the country. There is nothing left of the elements of a state. Assad stays among tombs, as he confronts thousands of rebels. On the practical level, as a ruler he exists only in the statements of his allies.
In addition, it is untrue that Russian intervention in Syria has granted Assad a chance to stay. The Russians are all he has left. He has unsuccessfully used his security forces and thugs.
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Assad’s downfall is imminent?
Assad’s downfall is imminent
ABDULRAHMAN AL-RASHED
Published — Thursday 22 October 2015
Last update 22 October 2015 1:34 am
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He governs less than a third of the country, and has a small army and security apparatus. More than 12 million Syrians have been displaced, while five million have fled the country. There is nothing left of the elements of a state. Assad stays among tombs, as he confronts thousands of rebels. On the practical level, as a ruler he exists only in the statements of his allies.
In addition, it is untrue that Russian intervention in Syria has granted Assad a chance to stay. The Russians are all he has left. He has unsuccessfully used his security forces and thugs.
Continue reading at:
Assad’s downfall is imminent?