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Riad al-Turk’s Lifelong Struggle for a Free and Democratic Syria
Riad al-Turk lived a life of great personal sacrifice in the struggle for a free and democratic Syria. He suffered greatly but was not broken. His long periods in prison, and his unwavering commitment to freedom, earned him comparisons to Nelson Mandela. He leaves behind a rich legacy.
Why the US Far Right Loves Bashar al-Assad
Some on the far right envisage Assad as a secular leader fighting Islamic extremists. Assad’s own racial and religious affiliations matter less than his willingness to use racialized dehumanization as a justification for murder; this willingness qualifies him as effectively white in the eyes of his Western fascist followers.