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(I cannot claim to know the slightest bit about the accuracy of any info above.)
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Comment: It appears as if there's a strong case for separatism or fully autonomous regions. In fact, this might be a way to end the mess without excessive violence against the regime-supporting Alawites (or a regime victory); occupy and split them off as was done with Kosovo.
I've read some rumours claiming that Syrians suspect this is what Assad is trying to do; keep an independent coastal Alawite majority breakaway state as the last option if he cannot overpower the rebels.
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