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How Uyghurs from China helped Syrian rebels overthrow Bashar al-Assad
Uyghur mercenaries from China aided Syrian rebels, motivated by family vengeance, and their involvement contributed to the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and the rise of Syria's new president.
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