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The Syrian opposition is notably fragmented, plagued by infighting and a lack of unified vision. This division has impeded their ability to effectively challenge Assad, whose regime, despite its myriad atrocities and worldwide condemnation, remains resilient. Years of conflict have left the average Syrian population disillusioned, caught between their hatred for the regime and their fear of the various rebel factions vying for power.
Today, while the Assad regime appears to have emerged victorious in the ongoing civil war, this dominance is precarious and wears a veneer of acceptance from a war-weary populace, reluctant to choose a side in a fractured society that has endured too much suffering.