A second revolution? Syrians take to streets under Russia’s watchful eye

Protests in south are being tolerated as Moscow juggles conflicting interests There is no one in Syria quite like Ahmed al-Awda, a former rebel commander now on the payroll of Bashar al-Assad’s Russian allies. To some, he is a traitor who cut a deal when Deraa province, his home, fell to the regime two years ago. To others, the 38-year-old is still a promising revolutionary - one who has just vowed to rebuild Syria’s fragmented opposition. Continue reading...
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