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Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

A surprise offensive by Jihadist-led rebels into Aleppo reignited the Syrian civil war after four years of relative quiet, which puts the United States in an unenviable position.
Syrian President Bashar al Assad has had the upper hand since receiving backing from Russia and Iran a decade ago, though this support faces challenges.
The Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, has killed hundreds of thousands, involved major powers, and caused millions of refugees to flee across borders.

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France Info

Offensive in Syria: we take stock of a week of conflict between the rebels and the regime of Bashar al-Assad

Armed groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have taken control of Aleppo, the country's second largest city. The Syrian regime, supported by Russia and Iran, is trying to stop this breakthrough, which has left hundreds dead and tens of thousands displaced.

3 months ago·Strasbourg, France

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El Pais

‘Podcast’ Syria: How does the population resist after 14 years of war?

After 14 years of war in Syria more than 17 million people need humanitarian aid to continue standing. An aid that costs them more and more to reach them.More since last November 27th a new rebel offensive put their country back in the international spotlight.Realizes: Andrés Mourenza and Silvia Cruz LapeñaEdition:Ana Ribera Sound design:Nicolás TsabertidisAddress:Silvia Cruz Lapeña Sintonía:Jorge Magaz Continue Reading

New jihadist offensive in Syria leaves US with no good options, experts say

The surprise offensive by Jihadist-led rebels into Aleppo reignited the Syrian civil war after four years of relative quiet and put the United States in an unenviable position. Hayat Tahrir al Sham, recognized as a terrorist group by the United States, and allied militias have continued their offensive, battling the Syrian Arab Army outside Hama.... The post New jihadist offensive in Syria leaves US with no good options, experts say appeared fir…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

At UN, US And Russia At Loggerheads Over Rebel Offensive In Syria

Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a Security Council meeting convened over a sudden escalation of fighting in Syria.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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El Mundo

What is happening in Syria? The keys to the insurgent offensive against Asad

After almost a period of static conflict in Syria, insurgent groups have taken over Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, in a weekend, snatching Bashar Asad's forces...

3 months ago·Madrid, Spain

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