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03-12-2024, 09:44 PM
Rebel forces have launched their largest offensive against the Syrian govt in years.
They have captured a swathe of land across the north-west of the country, including most of the second city of Aleppo, after the Syrian military rapidly withdrew its troops. Rebels are now battling military near central city of Hama, while the govt’s key ally Russia is carrying out air strikes against them.
Why is there a war in Syria?
A peaceful, pro-democracy uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2011 turned into a full-scale civil war that has devastated the country & drawn in regional & world powers.
They have captured a swathe of land across the north-west of the country, including most of the second city of Aleppo, after the Syrian military rapidly withdrew its troops. Rebels are now battling military near central city of Hama, while the govt’s key ally Russia is carrying out air strikes against them.
Why is there a war in Syria?
A peaceful, pro-democracy uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2011 turned into a full-scale civil war that has devastated the country & drawn in regional & world powers.
