U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, in Japan on Monday, said “most everyone in the international community was surprised with the rapid collapse of Bashar Assad’s rule over Syria, as well as how quickly rebel forces seized control of the country.
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Austin: ‘entire international community’ surprised by speed of Syrian opposition forces

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, in Japan on Monday, said “most everyone in the international community was surprised with the rapid collapse of Bashar Assad’s rule over Syria, as well as how quickly rebel forces seized control of the country.
 
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