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Syrian revolutionary describes his vision for rebuilding

As Syria recovers from 13 years of civil war and five decades under the Assad regime, its citizens face the daunting task of rebuilding their nation. Saleh Hawa, a Syrian literature professor and revolutionary, saw his hometown bombed heavily during the war. Now he says there's an opportunity for the West to make up for its lack of support. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports.

Syrian revolutionary describes his vision for rebuilding

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