Fierce fighting continues between the regime of President Bashar al Assad and rebel fighters in the country.
But in the midst of the conflict, there is an experiment at self-governance happening in some rebel-held areas.
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Borzou Daragahi, Middle East correspondent for the Financial Times, about rebel efforts to establish self-rule.
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