NYT > World News As Syria Tries to Move Away From Dictatorship, Signs of Authoritarianism Linger Par :Raja Abdulrahim 7 septembre 2025 à 09:47 The ex-rebels now in control of Syria say they are ending rule by fear, overhauling the security and prison systems, and holding elections. But concerns over sectarianism and inclusivity remain. © Emile Ducke for The New York TimesA training session on Saturday ahead of the choosing of a new Syrian Parliament in Damascus.