
Kurdish people in Syria celebrate Nowruz under new regime
In Syria, many Kurds celebrated Nowruz in secret under Assad. With him gone, Kurdish people are throwing their biggest spring equinox party in decades. But some still fear for their safety. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Millions around the world are celebrating Nowruz this week. It's a 13-day secular …

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