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Interestingly, the lack of strong resistance from government forces indicates a broader sentiment in the country. The Assad regime's brutal crackdown on uprisings has led to a public weary of ongoing conflict. Many are now openly welcoming the rebel factions as an alternative to their long-standing suffering. While the immediate welcome might suggest an easing of tensions, the complexity of sectarian divisions within Syria poses a risk for the future stability of a post-Assad environment.