aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.
Author: Raja Abdulrahim
Syria’s Government Battles Multiple Rebel Uprisings
The longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is facing threats from rebellions on numerous fronts as his key ally, Iran, is paring back support.
Leader of Syria’s Resurgent Rebels Lays Out Strategy to Oust Assad
In an interview, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Islamist rebel heading an offensive moving toward Damascus, said the operation was a long time coming.
Syrian Rebels Push South, Despite Efforts to Slow Them
Government forces appeared to be reinforcing crucial strongholds including the capital, Damascus, and the major city of Homs.
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 new territory.
What Rebels’ Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces, capturing the city of Aleppo.
Rebels Seize Control Over Most of Syria’s Largest City in Aleppo
The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise opposition offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in the civil war.
Rebels in Syria Reach Outskirts of Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years, Monitor Says
A war monitor and the rebels said the opposition fighters breached three neighborhoods in Aleppo. The government launched intense airstrikes on rebel territory.
Syria Rebels Reach Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years
A new assault on Syrian regime forces reached the major city, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck back at rebel territory.
What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.