Syrian Rebels Set Up Ruling Councils

The World

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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