Syrian rebels reignite civil war with Assad's allies focused on other fronts
Syria's civil war has exploded back into life after Islamist rebels launched a lightning offensive on the northern city of Aleppo.
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.
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can provide.
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 offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
Syrian forces regroup with help from Iran, Russia after shock rebel advance
Russia and Iran have offered military and diplomatic support to the Syrian government as it tries to stanch a major rebel advance.
Russia and Syrian Regime Launch Airstrikes as Rebels Advance
Assad’s power in nearly a decade, rebel groups have seized Aleppo. Russia has responded with airstrikes to support the Assad regime.
Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo
At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) -At least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in air strikes carried out by the Syrian government and Russia, the Syrian opposition-run rescue service known as the White Helmets said early on Monday.
More Russian strikes as Syrian rebels advance after taking Aleppo
At least 372 people have been killed since rebels launched a surprise offensive on Wednesday, according to observers.
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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 ...
Rebels Publish Footage of Gun Fight at Aleppo Prison
Rebels in Syria posted footage showing a gunfight at the Aleppo Central Prison north of the city on December 2.On November 30 ...
Iraqi fighters head to Syria to battle rebels but Lebanon's Hezbollah stays out, sources say
AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) -Hundreds of Iran-backed Iraqi fighters crossed into Syria on Monday to help the government fight ...
Middle East conflict: Syria’s military counterattacks after rebels seize Aleppo
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The Syrian Rebels’ Lessons for Washington
It’s where Mr. Assad kicked the rebels to the curb in four years of bitter warfare starting in 2012. The regime’s 2016 ...
Islamic rebels kill at least 10 people and abduct others in attack in eastern Congo, authorities say
A military spokesperson says at least 10 people were killed and an unspecified number of others were abducted in eastern ...
Iran-backed militias send reinforcements to bolster Syrian regime against rebels
Iranian-backed militias have sent reinforcements from Iraq into Syria to bolster Bashar al-Assad’s regime against a lightning ...