Syrian protesters, backed by US, hunker down for long battle to oust Assad

Syrian protesters, backed by US, hunker down for long battle to oust Assad

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The United States and Europe, unable to convince China and Russia to join them in taking a firm stand against Mr. Assad’s brutality, have so far confined themselves to imposing economic sanctions, condemning regime brutality, calling on the president to create space for dialogue and protests, and enhancing the capability of Syrians to communicate with the outside world through the Internet.