Syrian opposition

What the new Middle East chessboard means for Israel - opinion

The collapse of Assad’s regime marks the start of a new and volatile chapter.

 REBELS LED by HTS capitalize on their swift takeover of Aleppo in northern Syria and Hama in the west-central region by pressing onward to Homs, in Hama, last Friday. Having pounded anti-Assad factions for years, Russia cannot expect accommodation from HTS, say the writers.
 Military vehicles of Iraqi army tour at al-Waleed air base near Al-Tanf, Iraq January 18, 2021.

US says a drone attack targeted its Syria base, no casualties

A view shows railway packages for containers with uranium hexafluoride salt, raw material for nuclear reactors, similar to the one be used for the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank

Syrian opposition claims Iran helping Syria build nuclear reactor

Smoke rises from eastern Ghouta in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2018.

Syrian rebels evacuated from Douma reach northwest, according to monitor


Assad's forces launch offensive in Homs city

Troops loyal to Damascus regime attempt to recapture rebel-held area at center of two year conflict.

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Syrian rebels seize Deraa in battle for cradle of revolt

Fall of army post holds strategic significance, where the peaceful protest that turned into a civil war began.

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UN envoy to Syria warns of ‘extremely serious’ spillover

Brahimi condemns the flow of weapons into Syria conflict from feuding int'l powers, casts doubt on future of planned peace talks over conflict.

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Brahimi sees Syria talks delay, appeals to big powers

Arab League mediator opposition won't be ready for talks in July.

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Rebels: 34 Hezbollah men killed near Damascus

Rebel officials say over 100 people died in battles on Saturday as US tries to coordinate military aid to opposition.

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UN: More arms for Syria mean more war crimes

"States who provide arms have responsibilities of the eventual use of those arms to commit war crimes," UN expert says.

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Russia: Swift Assad exit may leave political vacuum

Putin slams US for arming al-Nusra, a recognized terror group, defends Moscow's decision to provide weapons to Assad regime.

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'US studying Syria no-fly zone near Jordan border'

'Wall Street Journal' reports buffer zone near southern border with Jordan would be used to train rebels, protect refugees.

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UN report says 93,000 killed in Syrian conflict

Death toll averages more than 5,000 a month since July, according to UN human rights office; fears over Aleppo heighten.

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'Syria forces killed Michigan woman in ambush'

American convert to Islam and British man killed during opposition scouting mission, according to Syrian state media.

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