Syrian fragmentation fears abound as militia, religious minorities seek autonomy

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As President Ahmed al Sharaa hopes to seize his “opportunity for peace” in Syria, factions within the post-revolution nation threaten to tear it apart before the new era can even begin.

From ethnic militaries to religious minorities, a variety of movements are percolating in Syria, seeking to grab autonomy from Damascus.

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