The opposition has chosen Ghassan Hitto, a Syrian-American, to be the prime minister of that government.

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The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Dee Goluba and Ghassan Wehbe.

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In the past few months the mayor, Ghassan Shakah, has resigned in despair after the murder of his brother.

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