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A year later, the new Syria is in “the waiting season”

Syria (MNN) — A year ago today, Syrian rebels marched into Damascus, capping a lightning offensive and ending the decades-long Assad regime.“Many people are talking about it, this anniversary. They're planning to make it a national holiday,” says Nuna* with Triumphant Mercy Lebanon, who recently visited Syria. “However, people are very cautious, especially the Christians.” That caution is well merited. Sectarian violence has checkered the new government’s first year, especially among minority Dr