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Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they lose it?

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Bashar al-Assad , the president of Syria for 24 years , was toppled in just over a week last year .

Syria 's vibrant arts and culture scene has long been a source of the country's pride.

But there are growing concerns around what democracy will look like but also around the role of Islam in new regime.

There is no system in place to hold officials, including the president, accountable until a permanent constitution is adopted and elections are held.

Some have raised concerns about the appointment of Sharaa 's brother as head of presidential affairs.

There is little indication that the new authorities are genuinely committed to re-establishing an independent judiciary, says Abdulhay Sayed .

Damascus is known for its tolerance but there are fears in some quarters that the new authorities have a Salafi background.

In Christian neighbourhoods in the capital, cars have been filmed driving through the streets with preachers advocating for Islam over loudspeakers.

Some observers of Islam tell me they are worried.

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