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.
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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 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…
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Key City of Hama
The rebels have set their sights on an area where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
Who Are HTS, the Rebels Leading the Syria Offensive?
The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic…
Rebels behind Aleppo’s surprise fall took advantage of Russian and Iranian distraction
Forces only took three days to take the city from Bashar al-Assad’s regime, but the Middle East’s newest conflict looks…
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…
Mapping who controls what in Syria
Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.
Syria Rebels Take Aleppo Airport and Attack Hama, Officials and a Monitor Say
Forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad have captured the Aleppo airport and are attacking the western city of Hama, according…
Russian and Syrian warplanes target insurgents in Aleppo
Rebels launched surprise attack on Friday almost a decade after government forces drove them from city Russian and Syrian warplanes…
