Celebrating the unknown': Syrian Alawites fear for future under rebel rule
Briefly

"When Hafez al-Assad seized power in 1971, he vowed to alleviate the poverty of the Alawite community. Yet, years later, the promise remains unfulfilled."
"The only Alawites who improved their situation were those that cooperated with the Assad regime, while most remain the poorest in Syria, suffering constant struggles with basic needs."
Read at www.theguardian.com
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