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RARE PHOTOS: Challenges of transitioning to democracy in the middle east - The Real Truth

An Egyptian anti-government activist kisses a riot police officer following clashes in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

As Syria embarks on its journey towards democracy following the ousting of President Bashar Assad, it faces a myriad of challenges that have plagued other countries in the region during their transition periods.

Lessons from Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Sudan highlight the complexities involved in such transitions. Armed factions vying for power, military interference, and external influences have often derailed the democratic process.

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