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World

Syrian Rebels Capturing Oil Fields

Conflict more than two years long now

Reason Staff | 4.6.2013 5:30 PM

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Syria's vital oil industry is breaking down as rebels capture many of the country's oil fields, with wells aflame and looters scooping up crude, depriving the government of much needed cash and fuel for its war machine against the uprising.

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