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Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days

In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.

Al Jazeera

Voices: We Syrians finally have hope - now that there’s nothing left to lose

COMMENT: The dream of a free Syria is what drives us to stand here today, at this new crossroads filled with both hopes and fears, writes journalist and filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab

The Independent UK

How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria’s government

Half a century of rule by the Assad family in Syria has crumbled with astonishing speed

The Independent UK

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Turkey's Syrians Rejoice Over Assad's Fall

Hundreds of Syrians celebrated the fall of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in joyous scenes on Sunday outside the Fatih Mosque in central Istanbul, one of the focal points for their 500,000-strong Syrian community in the Turkish city.

International Business Times

Syrian Rebels Advance, Capturing Key Cities In Strategic Offensive

Syrian rebels enter Homs, potentially dividing Assad's regime. Recent advancements in Homs, Hama, and Aleppo signal a shift in the Syrian conflict.

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‘We can barely believe what’s happening’: how Syria’s frozen conflict flared into hot war that could topple Assad

With insurgents closing in on Damascus, questions remain over whether the Assad regime will dig in, and if Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are as moderate as they seem

The Guardian - UK

Syria Rebels Vow No More 'Sectarianism And Tyranny'

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.

International Business Times

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Assad regime on brink as Syrian rebels begin to encircle Damascus and claim second city

Since anti-regime fighters swept into Aleppo a week ago, government forces have crumbled across the country as insurgents seized a string of major cities

The Independent UK

Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule at risk of collapse?

The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad was in serious trouble was 10 years ago

The Independent UK

Rebels Seize Syria-Jordan Border Crossing In Southern Offensive

Rebels' capture of Syria-Jordan border crossing reshapes conflict dynamics, impacting regional security.

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Syrians are torn between fear and hope as the frontlines rapidly shift

The lightning-fast capture, by Syrian rebels, of large swaths of northern Syria, including the war-torn country’s second-largest city, Aleppo, and the strategically important city of Hama further south, is a body blow for the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

The Conversation

Can Syrian rebels maintain momentum and take Damascus?

Assad’s forces have offered little resistance so far, as attention turns to how his allies will react

The Guardian - UK

Syrian Rebels Seize Control Of Aleppo In Lightning Offensive

Residents of Aleppo express hope and apprehension as rebel forces capture the city from Assad regime, amidst ongoing conflict.

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Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as they seek path to Damascus – forcing thousands to flee

Islamist-led opposition forces have captured Aleppo and Hama, catching President Assad’s regime off guard, and could soon have a route to the capital

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International Business Times

Syria Rebel Leader Says Goal Is To Overthrow Assad

Rebel forces pressing a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's rule, their Islamist leader said in an interview published on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Lebanon and Jordan close borders with Syria as rebel forces push on – as it happened

Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted across Syria

The Independent UK

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad

Army retreats from city and Insurgents say they will now push on towards Homs

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Rebel Coalition Captures Hama, Strategic City In Syria

Syrian army withdrawal from Hama and rebel capture of Aleppo reignite civil war in Syria.

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Syrian Insurgents Advance In Hama, Threatening Assad's Control

Syrian insurgents advance into Hama after capturing Aleppo, challenging Assad's control. Ongoing conflict intensifies with opposition forces making signifi...

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Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama in new blow to al-Assad

Main opposition armed group says rebels have full control of Hama, the fourth-largest city in the country.

International Business Times

Syria Forces Battle To Stop Rebel Advance On Key Central City

Syrian government forces were locked in heavy fighting around the central city of Hama on Thursday, trying to halt an advance of Islamist-led rebels, a war monitor said.

International Business Times

Syria Families Reunite After Years As Rebels Take Aleppo

The fall of Syria's second city, Aleppo, to Islamist-led rebels has brought flight and displacement for some, but for others like Bahria Bakkur, it has led to long-awaited reunions.

Radio France Internationale

Unesco grants intangible heritage status to Syria's Aleppo soap

The United Nations cultural agency has added Aleppo's famous soap to its intangible cultural heritage list. Syria's second city is on the organisation's endangered list, due to damage sustained in the country's civil war.

International Business Times

Syrian White Helmets Chief 'Dreams' Of Never Pulling A Body Out Of Rubble Again

Nearly 14 years after the start of Syria's civil war, White Helmets rescue group chief Raed Saleh sees no way out of a conflict that has reignited.

Al Jazeera

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of HTS in Syria?

With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s dramatic capture of Aleppo, al-Julani has upended many expectations about the war in Syria.

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