Syrian Soldiers Hand in Weapons, Hope for Quiet Lives

This is Beirut, 16/12 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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When Syria's new government put out a call on social media for soldiers and police to lay down their arms and register with the authorities, Kamal Merhej was happy to oblige. "I don't like the army, I want to get back on track with my life without anyone to give me orders," the 28-year-old told AFP. He spent nine years in the army, posted to the ...