Zoe Holman
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Talk of sectarian and ethnic schisms isn’t just regime propaganda, observers say.
Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.
Questions raised about landmark council’s ability to bring together activists inside and outside the country.
Still unclear whether new measures will deal critical blow to regime.
Former friends supporters distance themselves as unrest continues in Syria.
Intellectuals give impetus to uprising as regime's policy of mass arrests fails to deter protesters.
Middle East expert Rime Allaf looks at the implications of an unprecedented meeting of activists in Damascus.
They say there can be no negotiation with president after recent developments.
Veteran broadcaster says official censorship of the revolution prompted her to join demonstrators in Tahrir Square.