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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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Dar’a: battles and air raids

In Dar’a a new battle is brewing in Tall al-Harra, where anti Assad forces had shelled it with tanks and heavy weaponry.  al-Assad responded with air raids against the areas surrounding the positions of troops loyal to him.  Also, pro … Continue reading

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Syria: Aleppo’s fronts flare up

Aleppo witnessed battles to prevent al-Assad forces from encircling the city.  Battles raged at Handarat Camp.  Anti Assad groups put videos to show they still control the Castilo crossing.  If both points fall, al-Assad would be able to encircle his … Continue reading

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Syria’s Violence unabated

The biggest battle the people are watching is Ayn al-Arab/Kobani in Syria’s north-east.  The Islamic State did not advance after it posted a video with its takeover of one of the points at the southern tip of Ayn al-Arab/Kobani.  The … Continue reading

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Bombing a pro Assad school in Homs, air raids, and clashes

Tow bombs went off targeting ‘Akrama al-Makhzumi Elementary school in a pro Assad, mostly Alawite, neighborhood in Homs killing tens of people including many school children. Air raids by al-Assad continued on targets in Dar’a, al-Qunaytara, Reef Hama, and many more. … 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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