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Syrian dissident says war ‘over’ as states cut aid to rebels
Middle East
February 11, 2017
Syrian dissident says war ‘over’ as states cut aid to rebels
A prominent Syrian dissident said on Friday he believed the country's war was effectively over, as foreign governments have cut…
Battle for Syria’s Al-Bab intensifies: Syrian Observatory
Middle East
December 21, 2016
Battle for Syria’s Al-Bab intensifies: Syrian Observatory
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, reported fierce clashes at the southwestern edges of Al-Bab, with some…
Rebels’ Aleppo gains improve our negotiating hand: Syria opposition
Middle East
August 13, 2016
Rebels’ Aleppo gains improve our negotiating hand: Syria opposition
Rebel gains which have broken a Syrian government siege in the city of Aleppo will strengthen the opposition's hand should…
Aleppo rebels brace for long Syrian government siege
Middle East
July 13, 2016
Aleppo rebels brace for long Syrian government siege
Rebel areas of Aleppo have stockpiled enough basic supplies to survive months of siege by Syrian pro-government forces that cut…
Syrian warplane crashes near Damascus, insurgents kill pilot
Middle East
July 2, 2016
Syrian warplane crashes near Damascus, insurgents kill pilot
A Syrian warplane crashed northeast of Damascus on Friday and insurgents captured and killed its pilot, rebel and Syrian military…
Jordan closes main border crossing with Syria
World
March 25, 2013
Jordan closes main border crossing with Syria
Jordan closed its main border crossing with Syria on Monday after two days of fighting there between Syrian troops and…
Syria rebels ‘gain ground in Golan’: watchdog
World
March 21, 2013
Syria rebels ‘gain ground in Golan’: watchdog
Syrian rebels have gained ground in the Golan Heights, which is partly occupied by Israel, launching coordinated attacks in the…