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Specter of sectarian violence proves two-edged sword for Assad

Specter of sectarian violence proves two-edged sword for Assad

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Jul 19, 2011
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Post-Mubarak Egypt although ruled by a military council is one where Copts for the first time have felt secure enough to assert their rights. (File photo)

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By JAMES M. DORSEY
AL ARABIYA

The Arab revolt sweeping the Middle East and North Africa prides itself on forging bonds across ethnic, religious and sectarian fault lines.

To be sure, the scenes of…

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