Syrian rebels take over Hama: The bloody history of the city
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Syrian rebels take over Hama: The bloody history of the city

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Syrian rebels have taken control of the important city of Hama. Despite its dark history, Hama is known for its waterwheels, also known as “norias”, which are the city’s principal attraction along the Orontes River. UNESCO, the United Nations world heritage body, calls them “unique, not only on the Orontes and in Syria, but probably in the entire world.” How they took it over Following overnight clashes, the rebels stormed Hama “from several sides” and engaged in street battles with Assad’s forces, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor. Rebels drove back the Syrian armed forces despite the government’s sending in “large military convoys”, according to the Observatory. “Opposition forces currently pushing south will likely get stuck somewhere in Syria’s centre, when they run into really motivated and intractable loyalist resistance,” he said.

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Syria maps: How rebels toppled the Assad regime, in 7 visuals
54 years, 11 months ago

Syria maps: How rebels toppled the Assad regime, in 7 visuals

CNN  

CNN — For more than a decade, Syria’s multi-front civil war had raged, leaving the country divided and scarred. On November 27, Syrian rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — a former al Qaeda affiliate — swept across the country in a surprise assault, appearing to take advantage of the fact Assad’s allies were distracted with conflicts elsewhere in …

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Timeline of how rebels toppled Assad’s regime in less than two weeks

CNN  

CNN — At the historic Umayyad Mosque in the heart of Damascus, a red, white, black and green flag flies. In a speech from the Umayyad Mosque on Sunday, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Syria’s main rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, called the toppling of Assad a “victory for the entire Islamic nation.” “This is a nation that, if …

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian rebels say they have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defense crumbles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rebel fighters in Syria announced …

Government forces abandon central city of Homs as insurgents gain ground, reach gates of Syria’s capital
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Government forces abandon central city of Homs as insurgents gain ground, reach gates of Syria’s capital

Firstpost  

The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus, the capital, and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base Syrian opposition fighters ride along the streets in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, …

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Al Jazeera  

In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end. Day 3 – November 29 By Friday, rebel forces had entered parts of Aleppo city after detonating two car bombs and engaging government forces on the city’s western edge, according to a Syrian war monitor and fighters. Day 5 – December 1 By Sunday, Syrian …

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city. Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city his forces have lost in a week. …

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Syria govt loses control of 4th city of Daraa to rebels Syrian rebels said they seized control of Daraa, birthplace of a 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad and 4th city his forces have lost in a week.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Syrian anti-government fighters celebrate as they pour into the captured …

Syria Crisis: Rebels announce full control over Homs, reach Damascus' suburb
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria Crisis: Rebels announce full control over Homs, reach Damascus' suburb

Hindustan Times  

Syria Crisis: Syrian rebels announced full control over Homs, the third main city in the nation, before advancing to the outskirts of the capital, Damascus, on Saturday. While Daraa was lost to local armed groups, Aleppo, the second-largest city, and Hama fell to a rebel alliance led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist leader. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human …

Opposition forces take Syria’s Daraa, Sweida as Astana talks set up
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Opposition forces take Syria’s Daraa, Sweida as Astana talks set up

Al Jazeera  

Daraa, known as the ‘cradle of the revolution’ is fourth city al-Assad loses in a single week. Daraa-based opposition forces on Saturday said they seized control of the city, the fourth strategic loss for President Bashar al-Assad’s forces in a week. Losing ground “Our forces operating in Daraa and Sweida are redeploying and establishing a … security cordon … after …

Syria civil war: Assad govt loses control of Daraa as rebels seize another city after Hama, Aleppo
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria civil war: Assad govt loses control of Daraa as rebels seize another city after Hama, Aleppo

New Indian Express  

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. While Aleppo and Hama, the two other main cities taken from government control in recent days, fell to an Islamist-led rebel alliance, Daraa was taken by local armed groups, …

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Insurgents' stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The move, reported by pro-government media and an opposition war monitor, was the first time that opposition forces reach the outskirts of the Syrian …

Thousands Flee As Syrian Insurgents Advance To Doorstep Of Country's Third-Largest City
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Thousands Flee As Syrian Insurgents Advance To Doorstep Of Country's Third-Largest City

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters ride along the streets in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, Syria, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in …

Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country’s third-largest city
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country’s third-largest city

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in their march against President Bashar Assad. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print If Assad’s military loses Homs, …

Why rebel capture of Syria's Hama, city with dark history, matters
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why rebel capture of Syria's Hama, city with dark history, matters

Deccan Chronicle  

Beirut: It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of Hafez Assad's son, President Bashar Assad, and swarming security and government offices — scenes unimaginable 40 years ago. A dark history Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, is known for its quaint waterwheels, a …

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian Insurgents Capture Central City Of Hama In Severe Setback To The Syrian President

Huff Post  

Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armored vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. via Associated Press BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. …

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of Hafez Assad’s son, President Bashar Assad, and swarming security and government offices — scenes unimaginable 40 years ago. The moment carried great symbolism in Syria’s long-running civil war, which began 13 years …

Why is the opposition capture of Hama in Syria so important?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why is the opposition capture of Hama in Syria so important?

Al Jazeera  

Syrian opposition fighters have captured the strategic and symbolically significant city of Hama. Opposition fighters in Syria captured the strategic city of Hama on Thursday in a matter of hours. With God’s blessing, we will enter the city of Homs next.” Analysts and observers believe antigovernment fighters could capture most of the country, but say Hama has a particular value …

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. The stunning weeklong offensive appeared likely to continue, with insurgents setting their sights on Homs, the country’s third-largest city. The Syrian army on Thursday …

Hundreds flee Syrian city of Homs as rebels advance further south
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hundreds flee Syrian city of Homs as rebels advance further south

CNN  

CNN — Syrian opposition forces claim to have taken control of Daraa city in southwestern Syria, inching closer to the capital Damascus. “Our forces have taken full control of the entire city of Daraa and have started combing through its neighborhoods and securing its institutions and government offices,” local rebel fighters known as the Southern Operations Room said in a …

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of …

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — It was one of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Hafez Assad’s brother, Rifaat, led the artillery unit that shelled the city and killed thousands, earning him the nickname the “Butcher of Hama.” Only this year, Rifaat Assad was indicted …

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Syrian insurgents have forced president …

After Aleppo, Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama as army withdraws
2 weeks, 4 days ago

After Aleppo, Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama as army withdraws

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels captured the city of Hama on Thursday after the Syrian army withdrew from the strategically important and symbolic central city, according to a report Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armored vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, on Tuesday. AP Syrian rebels captured the city of Hama on Thursday after the Syrian army withdrew from …

ANOTHER city falls to Islamist rebels in Syria, with Assad's forces fleeing Hama as insurgents' lightning offensive continues, days after capturing Aleppo
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

ANOTHER city falls to Islamist rebels in Syria, with Assad's forces fleeing Hama as insurgents' lightning offensive continues, days after capturing Aleppo

Daily Mail  

Islamist-led rebel forces have captures yet another city in Syria, overrunning Assad's forces in the city of Hama as the insurgents contine their surprise offensive. After a night of violent clashes, the rebels entered Hama 'from several sides' and were engaged in street fighting with Assad's forces, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor, a British organisation. A …

Syrian insurgents say they have entered city of Hama after fierce fighting
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian insurgents say they have entered city of Hama after fierce fighting

Deccan Chronicle  

Beirut: Syrian insurgents said they entered parts of the central city of Hama on Thursday after three days of intense clashes with government forces on its outskirts, part of an ongoing offensive in which they also seized Syria's largest city of Aleppo. Syrian state media confirmed violent clashes between government forces and opposition gunmen on the eastern edges of Hama …

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the de facto leader of the Syrian insurgency, announced in a video message that fighters had reached Hama in a …

Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama

CNN  

CNN — Syrian rebels have driven government forces from Hama, a major city that the country’s regime had held over more than a decade of civil war, further weakening President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on the nation. The Syrian military said on Thursday that it had to withdraw from the strategically important hub of Hama after the rebels “penetrated several parts …

Syrian opposition forces capture key city of Hama in new blow to al-Assad
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Al Jazeera  

Main opposition armed group says rebels have full control of Hama, the fourth-largest city in the country. Opposition forces have captured the city of Hama in central Syria, the latest victory for the rebels since they launched a lightning offensive eight days ago and a major blow to President Bashar al-Assad. The opposition also took over the city’s military airport, …

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-05 21:56 DAMASCUS -- The Syrian army announced Thursday that it has redeployed its forces outside the western-central Syrian city of Hama after fierce battles with rebel groups, confirming that rebels have entered the city following intense attacks from multiple fronts. "Over the past few days, our armed forces have fought fierce battles to repel and thwart …

Syrian army intensifies fighting against rebels, killing 300 militants
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian army intensifies fighting against rebels, killing 300 militants

China Daily  

Photo taken on Dec 4, 2024 shows the city of Hama, central Syria. DAMASCUS - The Syrian army forces engaged in fierce fighting in the central province of Hama against rebel factions, mainly the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, killing at least 300 militants, according to the Syrian Defense Ministry. The ministry said that units of the Syrian army deployed along the …

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Syrian army withdraws from Hama after rebel advance, vows counteroffensive

China Daily  

DAMASCUS -- The Syrian army announced Thursday that it has redeployed its forces outside the western-central Syrian city of Hama after fierce battles with rebel groups, confirming that rebels have entered the city following intense attacks from multiple fronts. "Over the past few days, our armed forces have fought fierce battles to repel and thwart the violent and successive attacks …

In Syria, a long-dormant civil war reignites
2 weeks, 6 days ago

In Syria, a long-dormant civil war reignites

LA Times  

Middle East observers would be forgiven for thinking they were in a time machine when Syria’s rebels blitzed last week through the country’s northwestern regions, capturing Aleppo in a stunning advance that has reignited the country’s long-dormant civil war. World & Nation For Syrians, a bitter, blood-soaked decade Ten years later, Syria’s civil war, with its untold numbers of dead, …

Syrian military bolsters defenses in Hama amid rebel advances as Aleppo reels in humanitarian crisis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian military bolsters defenses in Hama amid rebel advances as Aleppo reels in humanitarian crisis

China Daily  

A drone view shows Aleppo's ancient citadel, Syria Dec 3, 2024. DAMASCUS - The Syrian military has sent significant reinforcements to Hama, aiming to strengthen front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in central Syria. The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that additional troops have been deployed to the northern countryside of Hama, a critical battleground between government forces and …

Syrian military bolsters defenses in Hama amid rebel advances as Aleppo reels in humanitarian crisis
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian military bolsters defenses in Hama amid rebel advances as Aleppo reels in humanitarian crisis

China Daily  

A drone view shows Aleppo's ancient citadel, Syria Dec 3, 2024. DAMASCUS - The Syrian military has sent significant reinforcements to Hama, aiming to strengthen front-line defenses as rebel factions advance in central Syria. The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that additional troops have been deployed to the northern countryside of Hama, a critical battleground between government forces and …

After capturing Aleppo, Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city
2 weeks, 6 days ago

After capturing Aleppo, Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city

Firstpost  

Syrian rebels advancing against government forces pushed close on Tuesday to the major city of Hama, rebels and a war monitor said, after their sudden capture of Aleppo last week rocked President Bashar al-Assad Abandoned Syrian army armoured vehicles sit on a road as opposition insurgents control the outskirts of Hama, Syria, on Tuesday. AP Syrian rebels advancing against government …

UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive
3 weeks ago

UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive

Al Jazeera  

Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province. The United Nations has expressed alarm over spiraling violence in Syria as opposition groups continue to battle pro-government forces in the central province of Hama, and fighters from a US-backed, Kurdish-led coalition battle government forces in the country’s northeast. After their rapid takeover of …

Syrian forces regain key areas, halt rebel advance
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian forces regain key areas, halt rebel advance

China Daily  

DAMASCUS — Syrian government forces launched a counteroffensive in the northern countryside of Hama Province in central Syria, reclaiming key areas from rebel groups after days of intense clashes, state media and a war monitor reported on Sunday. In his first public comments since the offensive, released by the state news agency on Saturday evening, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said …

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran’s top diplomat meets Assad

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo, as Iran pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive. On Sunday, government troops created a “strong defensive line” in northern Hama, as they attempted to stall the insurgents’ momentum, …

Syrian rebels 'take control of Aleppo' as Bashir al-Assad's forces collapse almost overnight while leader is out of the country
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrian rebels 'take control of Aleppo' as Bashir al-Assad's forces collapse almost overnight while leader is out of the country

Daily Mail  

Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, is no longer under the iron fist of murderous dictator Bashar al-Assad for the first time since the civil war began. Rami Abdel Rahman, the NGO's leader, said: 'For the first time since the conflict started in 2012, Aleppo city is out of control of Syrian regime forces.' Thousands of Syrian insurgents fanned out inside Aleppo …

Syria rebels seize Aleppo airport, tighten grip on Hama as President Bashar al-Assad’s forces retreat
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria rebels seize Aleppo airport, tighten grip on Hama as President Bashar al-Assad’s forces retreat

Live Mint  

Syria Coup: Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham -led rebels seized control of large parts of Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities, after a surprise offensive this week. Russian and Syrian government air strikes pounded central Aleppo on Saturday as rebels claimed control of the city’s international airport and advanced towards Hama. It was the first time air strikes had targeted Aleppo since …

Syria opposition fighters push towards Hama as gov’t forces launch assault
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria opposition fighters push towards Hama as gov’t forces launch assault

Al Jazeera  

Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition’s surprise advance in northwest Syria. The opposition forces have since claimed several strategic victories, including taking control of the supply-line town of Khanasir, the Aleppo Industrial City, Aleppo’s military academy and the field artillery college. Push towards Hama In his first public comments since the start of …

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