In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich region is left in limbo
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich region is left in limbo
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The eastern province of Deir al-Zour, which remains divided between Syria's new government and a Kurdish-backed militia, is a hostage to competing ambitions.