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Syria Struggles to Find Unity

2025/4/2
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The new government in Syria, formed after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, is working to disband local militias to form one national army. But some groups are refusing to join. We meet one very well armed religious minority called the Druse. They say they're afraid of sectarian attacks from the new government and will not be giving up their weapons.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)