VOICED: Standing by Assad, Lebanon's Alawites watch and wait

The video discusses the political and religious dynamics in northern Lebanon, particularly in Tripoli, where the majority Sunni population shares religious ties with Syrian President Bashar al Assad. Despite the ongoing conflict in Syria, many in this region support Assad, viewing him as a reformist. The video explores how religion influences political allegiance and speculates on the future of this support as international pressure on Syria increases.

According to the text, how many Syrian demonstrators are there in relation to the total population?

What impact does the text suggest international pressure may have on the support for Bashar al Assad?