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Syria rebels say nearing Damascus as govt denies falling back


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 15:42 AFP Rebels on a lightning advance through Syria said they were nearing Damascus on Saturday, although Bashar al-Assad's government denied that the army had withdrawn from areas around the capital.

Is the 'writing on the wall' for Syria's Assad?


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 13:39 AFP More than 13 years since Bashar al-Assad's security forces opened fire on protesters demanding democratic reforms, the Syrian president's grip on power may finally be weakening.

Syria rebels say encircling Damascus as govt denies falling back


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 12:54 AFP Rebels on a lightning advance through Syria said on Saturday they have begun to encircle Damascus as government forces denied they had withdrawn from areas near the capital.

Syria rebels vow no more 'sectarianism and tyranny'


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 11:20 AFP Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani sought to reassure religious minorities on Saturday after Islamist-led fighters snatched key cities and swathes of territory from government control.

Turkey, Russia and Iran meet in Doha seeking exit from Syria chaos


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 06:19 AFP Turkey's foreign minister will meet with his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Doha on Saturday to try to find a solution to the renewed fighting in Syria and avoid chaos on its doorstep.

Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa


Saturday, 7 December, 2024 , 02:32 AFP Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip.

Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa


Friday, 6 December, 2024 , 23:32 AFP Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip.

Syria rebel leader says goal is to overthrow Assad


Friday, 6 December, 2024 , 21:03 AFP Rebel fighters who have taken city after city in a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, their Islamist leader said in an interview published on Friday.

Damascus gripped by anxiety in face of rebel offensive


Friday, 6 December, 2024 , 19:39 AFP Like many others in the Syrian capital Damascus, student Shadi chose to stay home so he could keep up with the pace of events since rebels launched a shock offensive last week.

Syria rebel leader says goal is to overthrow Assad


Friday, 6 December, 2024 , 18:51 AFP Rebel fighters who have taken city after city in a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, their Islamist leader said in an interview published on Friday.