Syrian Jihadists Claim to Have Captured Southern City Daraa
daraa December 7, 2024 06:40Syrian jihadists have reportedly captured the city of Daraa in the southern part of the country, following a deal with the army of President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian jihadists have reportedly captured the city of Daraa in the southern part of the country, following a deal with the army of President Bashar al-Assad.
Jihadist rebels are at the gates of Homs in Syria causing fear among the local population. Recent violence has led to over 800 casualties. Read more on the latest developments.
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Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.
Russia, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has intensified its air strikes on areas in Syria where rebels have gained ground in recent days, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
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Clashes between the government army and insurgents in northwest Syria have claimed the lives of more than 240 people.
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