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Syrian rebels say goal of Russia’s Idlib assault is to take highways
Middle East
May 6, 2019
Syrian rebels say goal of Russia’s Idlib assault is to take highways
AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian rebels backed by Turkey said on Monday that Moscow and its Syrian government ally were trying…
Deadly escalation in northwestern Syria threatens truce
Middle East
May 3, 2019
Deadly escalation in northwestern Syria threatens truce
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian activists say dozens of airstrikes by government forces and Russia on the last rebel-held enclave in…
Syrian army announces ceasefire in south
Middle East
July 4, 2017
Syrian army announces ceasefire in south
The Syrian army said on Monday it would suspend combat operations in southern Syria until Thursday ahead of a new…
Incendiary bombs dropped on hospital, Syrian rebel group says
Middle East
August 20, 2016
Incendiary bombs dropped on hospital, Syrian rebel group says
A Syrian army helicopter dropped incendiary "barrel bombs" on the only hospital in besieged, opposition-held Daraya early on Friday, putting…
Western trio seeks UN action on Syria barrel bombs
Middle East
October 23, 2015
Western trio seeks UN action on Syria barrel bombs
Britain, France and Spain will soon present a draft resolution to the UN Security Council on stopping the Syrian regime…
13 dead in Syria regime raids on IS-held town
Middle East
July 13, 2015
13 dead in Syria regime raids on IS-held town
At least 13 people, among them a child, were killed in Syrian government raids on the Islamic State group-held town…
UN council condemns attacks on Syria civilians, barrel bombs
Middle East
June 6, 2015
UN council condemns attacks on Syria civilians, barrel bombs
The United Nations Security Council on Friday condemned continued indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Syria, including aerial bombardment and barrel…
Monitor: Regime barrel bombs kill 45 civilians in Syria’s Aleppo
Middle East
May 30, 2015
Monitor: Regime barrel bombs kill 45 civilians in Syria’s Aleppo
A series of barrel bombs dropped from Syrian regime helicopters killed at least 45 civilians and wounded dozens Saturday in…