Syrians Vote in 'Joke' Elections, Complete With Facebook Ads
 

Syrians Vote in 'Joke' Elections, Complete With Facebook Ads
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Thousands of Syrians went to the polls on Tuesday in the country's first presidential elections with more than one candidate. Despite the apparent show of democracy, and two **minal opponents, Syria's current president, Bashar al-Assad, will remain in power

Experts have called these elections a "joke." There was ** voting in the areas of the country controlled by the rebels. And one of Assad's two opponents has all but asked Syrians to vote for the current president.

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"The people in Syria are calling for stability and security, and to fight terrorism. They want military leadership and President Assad is doing well in this," rival candidate Hassan al-**uri said on the eve of the elections. Read more...

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