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#Aleppo : minor fights all around

Many fights are taking place in #Aleppo today.  In the city, Sayf al-Dawleh and al-Rashidin saw sizable fire fights. The Assad Army is trying to fend off the attack against al-Sfeera by Ahrar al-Sham al-Islamiyah.  The reports are conflicting, with … Continue reading

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al- Nusra released Father Jallouf

#al-Nusra released Franciscan Priest Hanna Jallouf along with some of those who were detained with him today.  He was released to the village of al-Qnayyeh, which contains the ancient monastery of Mar Yousef, that became a sanctuary for many during … Continue reading

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Aleppo: Attacks all over 10/9/2014

The attack by Ahrar al-Sham against al-Sfeera continues.  There is no progress to note since the heavy action of yesterday.  The fighting now concentrates around al-‘Adnaniyah.  ِExchange of fire continues in the city and around it.  Handarat is still a … Continue reading

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Syria news update: 10/8/2014

American air raids hit al-Quriyah, Manjam al-Milh and other targets east and west of Deir al-Zur.  Also, in Deir al-Zur, troops loyal to Bashar al-Assad (unit Liwa’ 137) shelled with heavy artillery al-Khrata oil field controlled by the Islamic State. … Continue reading

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Aleppo: Ahrar al-Sham’s new operation

Ahrar al-Sham, with some affiliates, had attacked today, trying to reach al-Sfeera, a very vital Assad position, which contains Ma’amel al-Difa’.  So far, al-Ahrar claim to have taken over few villages on the way, their spokesperson spoke about the phases … Continue reading

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Nusra kidnapp Christian Priest

Hanna Musa Jalluf, a Latin Catholic priest in the village of al-Qnayyah القنية  in Jisr al-Shughur, was kidnapped along a number of Christian men from the village.  They were kidnapped by al-Nusra, who are in control of this ancient Christian … Continue reading

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Syria: News update 10/7/2014

Battles are raging in parts of Ayn al-Arab/Kobani itself between the invading Islamic State’s soldiers versus those defending the city.  Air raids are not slowing down the slow, but steady, advance of the Islamic State.  al-Hasaka witnessed few car bombs … Continue reading

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Syria: increase in military action

The military action saw an up swing yesterday.  al-Assad is attacking near Douma threatening the home base of Jaysh al-Islam. Mortars are flying around in Damascus itself and its surroundings.  Many battles are brewing in Damascus for the next few … Continue reading

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Damascus and its surrounding: confrontations all over

al-Assad’s air force raided Jubar, al-Dukhaniya, Saqba, and the outskirts of ‘Arbeen.  Fights are continuing in all of these points especially the red hot Jubar.  In Arbeen al-Nusra declared a new battle.  Mortars fell all around with reports of casualties.

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Dar’a: Tall al-Harra falls to Anti Assad groups

Tall al-Harra fell to anti Assad groups few hours ago, and now the fighting is in the town of al-Harra, and its surrounding.  The area is witnessing air raids, artillery and rockets by al-Assad troops.  The hill is a listening … Continue reading

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