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Syria: after the first wave of raids

Talks about taking the fight into the ground when encountering the Islamic State flared after the efficiency of the air raids were discussed.  The Islamic State’s major assault against Ayn al-Arab/Kobani continued threatening into creating a new refugee crisis in … Continue reading

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Britain conducts first raids in Syria against ISIS

Britain conducted its first air raids against ISIS target.  The American and their Arab “allies” conducted raids against ISIS and al-Nusra also.  Targets included Conco Gas factory, and other targets in Idlib.  In the rest of the country the flames … Continue reading

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Syria news Update 5/21/13

Today: The most important news from Syria today is the battle of al-Qusayr القصير.  The importance of this battle comes from the strategic location of al-Qusayer and because of the direct involvement of HizbAllah of Lebanon.  There are also many … Continue reading

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