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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Reports: Syria's Assad makes rare visit to country's north

ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Bashar Assad made a rare visit to the northern province of Aleppo on Friday to inaugurate a power station that was once held by insurgents and suffered wide damages during the war, state media reported.

Government-held parts of Syria endure more than 12 hours of power cuts a day as production is far less than the needs of the country. Syria’s infrastructure saw much destruction during the 11-year conflict.

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