Deraa fighters speak of unity among Syrian armed groups
Syrian fighters from the southern province of Deraa, who participated in taking out al-Assad’s forces in Damascus, say they are ready to give the new government in Idlib a chance.
What we understand by speaking to rebel leaders here is that there is coordination between different armed factions. Ultimately, this is what led to the fall of the al-Assad regime.
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has warned that different factions exist in Syria and that this means there are risks ahead, but people here are hopeful they can have a better future.
We always forget that the Syrian revolution started in the rural areas, where people felt left out and humiliated by those in power. In Deraa, known as the “cradle of the revolution”, people are saying the government must be inclusive and give a voice to minorities.
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Syria’s interim prime minister calls for refugees to return home
Mohammed al-Bashir, Syria’s new transitional prime minister, has also told Italy’s Corriere della Sera daily that “the rights of all people and all sects in Syria” will be guaranteed.
“Mine is an appeal to all Syrians abroad: Syria is now a free country that has earned its pride and dignity. Come back,” he said.
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