Syria – MOSAEC

Effectively Banned by the Regime, a Syrian Film Resurfaces

“Stars in Broad Daylight,” with a domineering character who strongly resembles Hafez al-Assad, had one official showing in Damascus. Now it’s been restored.

By Ben Kenigsberg

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For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief

Years of strife ruined the energy sector, battered the currency and strangled growth. The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say.

By Patricia Cohen

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In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie

The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.

By Jacob Gallagher

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Oil Markets Shrug Off Overthrow of Syria’s al-Assad

Traders appeared to be more concerned about tepid global growth and an oversupply from other producers than about Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.

By Stanley Reed