Why is the opposition capture of Hama in Syria so important?
Syrian rebels have captured the strategic and symbolically significant city of Hama. This is why it matters.
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Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues
Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama Syrian insurgents have entered…
Moment former Syrian president’s statue toppled in Hama
Rebels say they have taken full control of a second major city, after the military withdrew its troops.
Al Jazeera reports from Hama as Syrian opposition fighters enter city
There were scenes of celebration on the streets of Hama in Syria as opposition fighters entered the city centre.
Syrian opposition forces capture Hama
Syrian opposition fighters have entered and taken control of large parts of the city of Hama.
Islamist rebels seize strategic city of Hama from Syrian regime forces
Fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group rout government troops after five-day battle amid sweeping offensive Islamist insurgents have entered…
Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw
In another startling setback for President Bashar al-Assad, government forces retreated from the city of Hama after rebels advanced.
Syrian opposition fighters enter Hama
Syrian opposition fighters enter the city of Hama. Government forces have withdrawn from the area.
Syrian opposition fighters claim to have entered the key city of Hama
The Syrian military denies the claims as state media reports that the attack had been repelled.
Syrian rebels surround strategic city of Hama after Aleppo takeover
Rebels within kilometres ‘on three sides’ of city, seen as crucial to Assad regime’s defence of the capital, Damascus Syrian…