Rebel held area experiences unknown freedom amid dangers as Syria elections taking place locally

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Syria democracy in action defies dangers in Deir Ezzor

AFP – In rebel-held Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria, opponents of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime hold local elections despite daily bombardment, putting into practice the democracy they have been deprived of for decades. “For the first time in 40 years, we are voting freely,” said Khodr Orfali.