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George has told us about a man named Abu Ayman, a baker whose neighbors say was an informant for the Assad regime during Syria's civil war. Abu Ayman has since left Syria for neighboring Lebanon, but his family who still lives there is dealing with the aftermath of the accusations, which Abu Ayman has denied.
George has told us about a man named Abu Ayman, a baker whose neighbors say was an informant for the Assad regime during Syria's civil war. Abu Ayman has since left Syria for neighboring Lebanon, but his family who still lives there is dealing with the aftermath of the accusations, which Abu Ayman has denied.
George has told us about a man named Abu Ayman, a baker whose neighbors say was an informant for the Assad regime during Syria's civil war. Abu Ayman has since left Syria for neighboring Lebanon, but his family who still lives there is dealing with the aftermath of the accusations, which Abu Ayman has denied.
One of Abu Ayman's sons told the Post he was shot at by neighbors who believe his father was responsible for the detention and torture of their family members.
One of Abu Ayman's sons told the Post he was shot at by neighbors who believe his father was responsible for the detention and torture of their family members.
One of Abu Ayman's sons told the Post he was shot at by neighbors who believe his father was responsible for the detention and torture of their family members.
In some cases, people who had been loyal to the regime tried to negotiate with their neighbors. One individual gave his apartment to rebel fighters. One family that a man blamed for his imprisonment showed up at his door to offer an expensive car.
In some cases, people who had been loyal to the regime tried to negotiate with their neighbors. One individual gave his apartment to rebel fighters. One family that a man blamed for his imprisonment showed up at his door to offer an expensive car.
In some cases, people who had been loyal to the regime tried to negotiate with their neighbors. One individual gave his apartment to rebel fighters. One family that a man blamed for his imprisonment showed up at his door to offer an expensive car.
Some of Georges' sources told him aligning with the previous regime wasn't presented as a choice, but as necessary for survival. Under the new president, the Syrian government has set up so-called reconciliation centers, places where former soldiers and intelligence agents can hand over their weapons in exchange for civilian ID cards.
Some of Georges' sources told him aligning with the previous regime wasn't presented as a choice, but as necessary for survival. Under the new president, the Syrian government has set up so-called reconciliation centers, places where former soldiers and intelligence agents can hand over their weapons in exchange for civilian ID cards.
Some of Georges' sources told him aligning with the previous regime wasn't presented as a choice, but as necessary for survival. Under the new president, the Syrian government has set up so-called reconciliation centers, places where former soldiers and intelligence agents can hand over their weapons in exchange for civilian ID cards.
But Georges told us it will take much more for true reconciliation to happen.
But Georges told us it will take much more for true reconciliation to happen.
But Georges told us it will take much more for true reconciliation to happen.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the U.S. will no longer recommend the COVID vaccine for pregnant women and children. It comes a week after his department announced tighter regulations that will effectively limit new vaccines to the elderly and those at most risk of serious disease. The recommendation puts the U.S.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the U.S. will no longer recommend the COVID vaccine for pregnant women and children. It comes a week after his department announced tighter regulations that will effectively limit new vaccines to the elderly and those at most risk of serious disease. The recommendation puts the U.S.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the U.S. will no longer recommend the COVID vaccine for pregnant women and children. It comes a week after his department announced tighter regulations that will effectively limit new vaccines to the elderly and those at most risk of serious disease. The recommendation puts the U.S.
in line with some other similar countries, though the WHO continues to recommend getting vaccinated against COVID during pregnancy. The format and timing of the announcement was unusual. Normally, the CDC would meet and vote, and the Health and Human Services Secretary would act on that recommendation. But Reuters reports the CDC's advisory committee has not voted on these changes.
in line with some other similar countries, though the WHO continues to recommend getting vaccinated against COVID during pregnancy. The format and timing of the announcement was unusual. Normally, the CDC would meet and vote, and the Health and Human Services Secretary would act on that recommendation. But Reuters reports the CDC's advisory committee has not voted on these changes.