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Wednesday 10 May 2023 11:04:44
The internal scene appeared relatively, however, most of the data and results of the internal movements as well as from the external data do not indicate that there is any near breakthrough in the crisis.
According to An-Nahar, a prominent official reference is pessimistic about reaching a solution to the presidential crisis soon, despite all the changes in the regional and Arabic scenes.
There are indications that the political forces will exchange blame and accusations, implying that the presidential void will continue for an indefinite period of time.
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