Syrian rebels reignite civil war with Assad's allies focused on other fronts
Syria's civil war has exploded back into life after Islamist rebels launched a lightning offensive on the northern city of Aleppo.
Airstrikes Pound Rebel-Held Aleppo, a Strategic Prize in Syrian Civil War
BEIRUT—Syrian government warplanes struck near and inside Aleppo in northwest Syria on Monday, state media and rescue workers said, as President Bashar al-Assad’s government moved to repel rebels who took control of the city in a recent lightning offensive.
Who are the key players fighting in Syria’s civil war?
Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a lightning assault against pro-Assad forces in Aleppo. Here’s who else is fighting in Syria’s civil war.
Why Did Syria’s Civil War Reignite?
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces, capturing the city of Aleppo.
What Syria’s Revived Civil War Means for the Region
The surprise rebel offensive that has seized Aleppo and threatens other regime-held territories could mark a further weakening of Iran's regional sway but also spur a new cycle of violence and
What's happening in Syria? What to know about the complex, long-simmering civil war
A surprise offensive by rebel forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has led to a new round of fighting in a largely static civil war.
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters
The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on one of Syria’s largest cities and ancient business hub.
Syrian Civil War reignites after four years with surprise rebel offensive, drawing Russia in
The Syrian Civil War reignited after four years of docility when a rebel coalition launched a surprise offensive against Syrian government positions.
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
Syrian Rebels Retake Aleppo in Shock Offensive
A coalition of Syrian rebel groups on Saturday seized most of the country’s northwest city of Aleppo, surprising both international observers and the regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Calling itself the Military Operations Command,
Syria's simmering civil war boils over as army tries to regroup after Aleppo loss
Syrian rebel troops said they are advancing in southeastern Aleppo province, fending off counter-attacks by forces loyal to President Bashar Al Assad, who claimed to have retaken several towns previously overrun by the rebels.
Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses
Rebels in northern Syria are exploiting the Assad regime's weakness.
Syria civil war live updates: Insurgents storm Aleppo, raising prospect of wider Mideast conflict
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham militants have taken control of “the majority of the city,” according to The Syrian Observatory of Human ...
Turkey calls for reconciliation between Syria government and opposition to end conflict
The recent rapid advance by opposition fighters in Syria shows that Syrian President Bashar Assad must reconcile with his own ...
What’s happening in Syria? A simple guide
Syria’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, sweeping into the country’s second largest city, Aleppo. The offensive is the first time opposition ...
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
The rebels’ last remaining stronghold is in the north-western provinces of Aleppo and Idlib, which border Turkey and is home ...