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Uyghur Mercenaries Aid Syrian Rebels in Civil War Victory
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- Uyghur mercenaries, motivated by a desire for revenge against China, have become key fighting partners for Syrian rebels.
- Their involvement is credited with helping Syria's new president secure victory in the civil war.
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Uyghur mercenaries, motivated by a desire for revenge against China, have become key fighting partners for Syrian rebels. Their involvement is credited with helping Syria's new president secure victory in the civil war.
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