Syria's new rebel government has made changes to the country's school curriculum, removing references to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his father, as well as images of pre-Islamic gods. The definition of a martyr has also been changed. Critics argue that the changes were decided upon too quickly and without transparency, raising concerns about how the new government plans to govern a diverse country. While some changes have been welcomed, others question why they were a priority given the pressing issues facing the country, such as insecurity and an economic crisis.