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Al-Nusra triggers fears of Syria sectarianism
Experts say group claiming recent bombings may benefit the regime, as it tries to ignite sectarian war.
Last Modified: 14 May 2012 06:03
There is growing concern in Syria over sectarianism and the changing nature of the uprising.

A new group called al-Nusra has claimed several recent bombings and says it wants to destroy the Alawite government of President Bashar al-Assad.

But as Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee explains, al-Nusra's methods could be valuable propaganda for Assad.
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