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, distracted by wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, making it an opportune moment for the Syrian rebels to attack.
Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?
Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims?
Rebel Forces in Syria Take Most of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Syria’s antigovernment forces claimed a stunning advance into Aleppo, in a setback for the government in Damascus and its allies Russia and Iran.
Syrian rebel vows to clear country after attack in Aleppo
CNN’s Ben Wedeman explains how the Syrian government is responding after a surprise lightning offensive by rebels in the country and how allies that once defended Syria have retreated due to other conflicts and wars.
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo in an embarrassing rout for Bashar al-Assad
Assad, the Syrian dictator, to retake Aleppo after part of the city fell to insurgents in 2012. Less than four days is how long it took him to lose it. On November 27th rebels launched a surprise offensive in north-west Syria.
Syrian Insurgents Are Inside Aleppo in a Major Setback for Assad as Government Forces Regroup
Syria's armed forces said in a statement on Saturday that is has redeployed and is preparing for a counterattack.
Syrian Rebels Retake Aleppo in Shock Offensive
A coalition of Syrian rebel groups on Saturday seized most of the country’s northwest city of Aleppo, surprising both international observers and the regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Calling itself the Military Operations Command,
Syrian rebels reignite war, make advances in Aleppo
Anti-government forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar Assad launched a shock attack on the largest city, Aleppo, on Saturday.
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo in huge setback for Assad
The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements Sunday (December 1) in an attempt to push back insurgents from advancing farther after seizing Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province in a surprise offensive.
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo in major challenge to Assad
STORY: Eight years after being forced out by Bashar al-Assad and his allies, Syrian rebels were again roaming the streets of Aleppo on Friday (November 29).Over the past week opposition fighters have carried out a surprise sweep through government-held towns.
In his final days in office, U.S president Joe Biden has new problem in hand; here's what it is
In the final days of Joe Biden’s presidency, Syria faces a new upheaval as Turkish-backed rebels and jihadist groups push ...
Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses
Syrian government forces and their Russian allies are battling to hold back the offensive, with Russia launching airstrikes ...
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 ...
Fall of Aleppo: Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, jihadist group behind resurgence of Syria conflict?
Recently, Syrian rebels launched a major offensive in Aleppo, seizing parts of the city and pushing south towards Hama. This ...
Iraqi militias deploy in Syria to back government's counteroffensive against insurgents
Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed in Syria to back the government’s counteroffensive against a surprise advance by ...
Iran-Backed Iraqi Forces Enter Syria
Approximately 200 Iraqi militiamen crossed into Syria overnight through the strategic Bou Kamal border crossing, according to ...
What is Russia’s role in Syrian civil war? Why is Turkey backing rebels?
Russia has conducted major air strikes on rebels in Syria after insurgents led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group ...
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Eleven killed by strikes on rebel-held areas in Syria, activists say
At least 11 people, including five children, were killed when Syrian and Russian warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on ...
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Bashar al-Who? Despite Appearances, All Is Not Quiet on Eastern Front
Rebel advance in Syria could emerge as a threat to Moscow and Tehran, putting both of them on the back foot, at least for now ...
At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian warplanes bomb rebel territory
At least 25 civilians, including 10 children and four women, were killed on Sunday in Russian and Syrian government ...
Who is HTS, the Salafi-jihadist group that captured Aleppo?
Who is HTS? The jihadist group that is leading Aleppo's offensive is rooted in Salafism and has a complex history and ...