Tag Archives: Syria News

#Syria: groups restructuring with the new year

Posted on January 5, 2015 by modagman

The main Syrian opposition coalition announced that a new leader, Khaled Khawjah was elected.  This came amidst stagnation in the political hopes to find a solution for the Syrian Crisis.  Recent talks between political opposition group did not result into … Continue reading →

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#Syria news update: The Month of October 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014 by modagman

#Syria witnessed few important events in the month of October, which saw a continuation of violence unabated with almost zero political or military solutions available. First is the ability of al-Nusra to spread its influence in Jabal al-Zawiyah and subsequently … Continue reading →

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#Syria: news update 10/16/2014

Posted on October 17, 2014 by modagman

The two big things that happened today, were the shrinking in the areas that are under the control of the Islamic State in ‘Ayn al-Arab/Kobani, plus the little gain al-Assad made near Deir al-Zur, in the Huwayjat Saqr area حويجة … Continue reading →

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al- Nusra released Father Jallouf

Posted on October 9, 2014 by modagman

#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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Dar’a: Zimrin and Umm al-‘Awsaj fell to anti Assad Forces

Posted on October 6, 2014 by modagman

Zimrin and Umm al-‘Awsaj fell to a coalition of anti-Assad groups near Dar’a.  This coalition is attacking al-Liwa’ 15 nearby.  The next big target is al-Sanamayn, which will put them 45-50 Km from Damascus.  The town of al-Harra had fell … Continue reading →

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Syria: Aleppo’s fronts flare up

Posted on October 4, 2014 by modagman

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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Qunaytara battles, two rockets slam into Latakia

Posted on October 3, 2014 by modagman

In al-Qunaytara, anti-Assad force, attacked and gained little more ground.  They attacked positions related to al-Assad’s Liwa’ 90.  Also, in that area attacks on Israeli soldiers were reported.  Some, anti Assad groups in the south are trying to unite to … Continue reading →

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Syria’s Violence unabated

Posted on October 3, 2014 by modagman

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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