Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened, distracted by wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, making it an opportune moment for the Syrian rebels to attack.
Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?
Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims?
Explained: The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group leading the new offensive in Syria
Rebel fighters have launched a new counteroffensive in Syria, resulting in the death of over 400 people. Insurgents have taken control of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city. Behind this is the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),
Bowen: Syria's rebel offensive is astonishing - but don't write off Assad
They intervened on his side against rebel groups that ranged from the jihadist extremists of Islamic State to militias supported by the US and the rich Gulf monarchies. Now Iran is reeling from severe blows inflicted by Israel,
Syrian government loses Aleppo after lightning rebel offensive: monitor
Government forces lost control of Syria's second city Aleppo on Sunday for the first time since the country's civil conflict began, a war monitor said, after a lightning offensive dealt
Rebel offensive and Russian strikes in Syria leave 412 dead - Top updates
Since the rebels launched a surprise offensive on Wednesday, at least 412 people, including 20 civilians, have been killed, according to the monitor. The monitor noted that Sunday’s Russian airstrikes in Idlib,
Rebel offensive in Syria: What is happening now and why?
Syrian insurgents led by the Hayat Tahrir al Sham, formerly affiliated with al Qaeda, seized control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city on Friday. This has triggered a fresh wave of conflict amidst a 13-year-long civil war.
All About Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, The Rebels Seizing Control Of "Large Parts" Of Aleppo
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces advanced rapidly from their base in Idlib Syrian Islamist rebels, spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a massive offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's regime this past week.
Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo after shock offensive?
Sham, known by its initials HTS. The United States (US) and the United Nations (UN) have designated the HTS as a terrorist organisation.
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 ...
Fall of Aleppo: Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, jihadist group behind resurgence of Syria conflict?
Recently, Syrian rebels launched a major offensive in Aleppo, seizing parts of the city and pushing south towards Hama. This ...
Syria War Map Shows Territory Captured as Rebels Advance
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a Sunni Islamist political and militant group that was set up in 2011 which has a key role in ...
In his final days in office, U.S president Joe Biden has new problem in hand; here's what it is
In the final days of Joe Biden’s presidency, Syria faces a new upheaval as Turkish-backed rebels and jihadist groups push ...
Syria's 13-year frozen war has ignited again after allies Russia and Iran let down their defenses
Syrian government forces and their Russian allies are battling to hold back the offensive, with Russia launching airstrikes ...
Explainer-Who is fighting in Syria and why?
The rebels launched their surprise offensive on Nov. 26, attacking from areas to the north and northwest of Aleppo. It is the ...
Iraqi militias deploy in Syria to back government's counteroffensive against insurgents
Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed in Syria to back the government’s counteroffensive against a surprise advance by ...
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Bashar al-Who? Despite Appearances, All Is Not Quiet on Eastern Front
Rebel advance in Syria could emerge as a threat to Moscow and Tehran, putting both of them on the back foot, at least for now ...
Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad
The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the country’s northwest and launched airstrikes on a major city in an attempt to ...
At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian warplanes bomb rebel territory
At least 25 civilians, including 10 children and four women, were killed on Sunday in Russian and Syrian government ...
Who is HTS, the Salafi-jihadist group that captured Aleppo?
Who is HTS? The jihadist group that is leading Aleppo's offensive is rooted in Salafism and has a complex history and ...