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Why rebel capture of Syria's Hama, city with dark history, matters
2 weeks, 4 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Syrian rebels take over Hama: The bloody history of the city
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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