Syrian opposition

What the new Middle East chessboard means for Israel - opinion

The collapse of Assad’s regime marks the start of a new and volatile chapter.

 REBELS LED by HTS capitalize on their swift takeover of Aleppo in northern Syria and Hama in the west-central region by pressing onward to Homs, in Hama, last Friday. Having pounded anti-Assad factions for years, Russia cannot expect accommodation from HTS, say the writers.
 Military vehicles of Iraqi army tour at al-Waleed air base near Al-Tanf, Iraq January 18, 2021.

US says a drone attack targeted its Syria base, no casualties

A view shows railway packages for containers with uranium hexafluoride salt, raw material for nuclear reactors, similar to the one be used for the IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank

Syrian opposition claims Iran helping Syria build nuclear reactor

Smoke rises from eastern Ghouta in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2018.

Syrian rebels evacuated from Douma reach northwest, according to monitor


Assad trusts inner circle in fight for survival

Insight: Assad sets up elite crisis group of family, clan and security aides as flames of conflict reach the seat of power in Damascus.

Syrian President Bashar Assad 370 (R)

'Syrians used heavy weapons in latest massacre'

Kofi Annan condemns Tarmaseh massacre, says heavy weapons, artillery, tanks, helicopters used in bloodiest incident yet.

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'Syria rebels may launch catastrophic assault'

Clinton warns that rebel forces in Syria are getting more effective, that attacks could threaten the region.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Japan 370 (R)

Analysis: What does Israel want to see in Syria?

Prolonged instability in Syria only invites chaos, and that contains kernels of disaster.

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Walkouts spoil Syrian opposition's bid for unity

Veteran dissident, Kurds quit Syria opposition meeting; some groups are wary of Syrian National Council.

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HRW: Syria opposition tortures, executes captives

"Government's brutal tactics cannot justify abuses by armed opposition groups," Human Rights Watch says.

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US hesitant to arm Syrian rebels due to al-Qaida

White House says its opposition to arming Syrian opposition forces partly based on extremists operating in the country.

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Clinton suggests Syrian rebels will get arms

"Friends of Syria" group of Western and Arab powers are set to meet in Tunis; access for aid, not cash is the issue at hand.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 390 (R)