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Desperate to Go to War, Syrians in Egypt Find an Ally to Help

The Free Syrian Army has a benefactor in Cairo, a wealthy man helping Syrians living in Egypt get back to their home country to fight. Alastair Beach and Abdulhamid Mallas report.

Alastair Beach
Abdulhamid Mallas
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Alastair Beach

Alastair Beach

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Abdulhamid Mallas

Abdulhamid Mallas

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