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Billboard, Damascus  
   

Billboard, Damascus

Ain't no party (like a Baath Party).

May 19th 2007
In the two weeks since I left Damascus, preparations have hit full-stride for the upcoming referendum. It should prove to be a real nail-biter, with as many as .8% of Syrians expected to cast their nay votes, and President Assad riding the maniacal wave of popular support toward another seven years in office. As Sara explains, voters have two choices: “’Yes,’ I want Bashar to stay in power. ... read more
Middle East » Syria » South » Damascus

Syrian Flag Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by the French until independence in 1946. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in ... ... read more
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