Will Syria's Rebels Topple Assad? How War Could Develop
The lightening advances of Syrian rebels have highlighted the vulnerability of President Bashar al-Assad's government, but don't yet signal his imminent downfall, and Turkey is likely to play a key role in ending hostilities,
Who are Syria's resurgent rebels?
Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said.The Britain-based Observatory, which has a network of sources in Syria, said Hama was witnessing "a large wave of displacement" due to fighting around the city.
Syria Rebels 'At Gates' Of Central City Hama
Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said.
Syria's Rebels Are Targeting Putin
Images shared on social media have illustrated the anger that Syrian rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad feel toward his ally Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader has been indispensable in propping up Assad's regime during the brutal Syrian civil war that started in 2011 but has been essentially frozen over the last four years.
Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened and distracted by wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, making it an opportune moment for the Syrian rebels to attack.
Russia Strongly Backs Syrian Leadership, Says Rebels Are Getting Support From Outside
Russia said on Wednesday that it strongly backs the actions of the Syrian leadership to counter an offensive by what it said were terrorist groups receiving support, including drones and training, from outside the country.
Syria War Map Shows Territory Captured as Rebels Advance
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a Sunni Islamist political and militant group that was set up in 2011 which has a key role in the Syrian civil war. The leader of the Islamist Group (IS) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was involved in the formation of HTS in 2011 under a different name, Jabhat al-Nusra.
Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted
Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.
Syrian civil war: What rebels’ lightning gains say about Assad regime
Syria’s devastating civil war, responsible for more than 300,000 deaths, was never officially resolved. Lightning gains by rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad were opportunistic, but also indicated years of patient preparations.
Exclusive: Hezbollah Says Syria's Assad 'Does Not Need' Help Against Rebels
The Lebanese Hezbollah movement, which played a crucial role in defending the Syrian government throughout the neighboring country's civil war, has told Newsweek that the redeployment of its fighters would not be necessary in the face of a new large-scale rebel offensive.
Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels
Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive
Iraqi fighters head to Syria to battle rebels but Lebanon's Hezbollah stays out, sources say
At least 300 fighters, primarily from Iraq's Badr and Nujabaa groups, crossed late on Sunday using a dirt road to avoid the ...
Syria's civil war reignites in dramatic fashion as Russia joins airstrikes on rebels who seized Aleppo
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock ...
Middle East conflict: Syria’s military counterattacks after rebels seize Aleppo
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Russia and Syria launch airstrikes in northern Syria as rebels advance
As Syrian and Russian jets continue pounding targets, two airstrikes hit a group of four hospitals and the health directorate ...
After Russia & U.S., Iran To Put Boots On Ground In Syria; Tehran Awaits Assad's Call
Iranian foreign minister has said that the country is ready to send troops to Syria and is awaiting official request from ...
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Syria war monitor says army launches counteroffensive against rebels near Hama
A Syrian war monitor said Wednesday that government forces have launched a counteroffensive near Hama, pushing back Islamist ...
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The Return of Syria’s Rebels: Neither Unexpected Nor Final
The survival of the Assad regime now depends on coordination and mutual understanding between Iran, Russia, and Turkey.
Syrian Forces Battling Insurgents North of Strategic City of Hama
Syrian forces are battling insurgents just north of the strategic central city of Hama where they are attempting to advance ...