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Loss of Palmyra signals Syrian regime's weakness
FromFT News in Focus
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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2015
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Podcast episode
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Isis forces have captured Palmyra, site of an ancient city that survived for 2000 years but is now facing destruction. It is a severe blow to Syria’s cultural heritage, but also signals the weakness of the Assad regime. Fiona Symon discusses the reasons for the regime's recent reverses with Erika Soloman. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
May 21, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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