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Syria appoints Druze TV personality and activist as peace adviser

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“Syria appoints Druze TV personality and activist as peace adviser”

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani has appointed Druze activist and media personality Mozna Alatrash as an adviser for peace affairs. The appointment from the Druze minority hints at an effort to include the sect amid tension with Syria's central government . Ms Alatrash is from a prominent Druze family. Her new role was announced on Monday by state news agency Sana, which highlighted her experience in civil society, humanitarian work and the media. Ms Alatrash has worked as a journalist…

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