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Journeying through Syria’s shattered cities as they move from war to peace

It was around seven o'clock in the evening when we arrived at a church in the city of Hama, Syria, to attend the wedding of a friend. As guests gradually filled the courtyard, music began to echo through the building. One by one, the bride, groom, and their relatives entered…

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Easter festivities muted for Syrian Christians after recent violence

Syrian Christians saw their Easter celebrations confined to church prayers after armed groups attacked the town of Al-Suqaylabiyah in Hama on 27 March. Euronews spoke to the faithful in the country on one of Christianity's most important holidays.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s solicitor managed offshore wealth for Assad’s uncle

Exclusive: Mark Bridges of Farrer & Co was trustee for Rifaat al-Assad, later charged with war crimes in 2024

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Syria Says Deadly Israeli Strikes A 'Blatant Violation'

Syria on Thursday condemned deadly Israeli strikes across the country as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty, after Israel said it struck "military capabilities".

International Business Times

Israel launches air attacks on Syria’s Damascus and Hama

In latest wave of attacks, Israel strikes Damascus’s Barzeh neighbourhood and ‘military capabilities’ in Hama and Homs.

Al Jazeera

Hama: A rebellious Syrian town that can finally mourn the Assad massacre

The city can finally mourn the tens of thousands of victims of Hafez al-Assad and the massacre he ordered 43 years ago.

Al Jazeera

40 Years On, Hama Survivors Recall Horror Of Assad-era Massacre

Hayan Hadid was 18 when soldiers arrested him in his pyjamas and took him for execution in Syria's Hama in 1982, during one of the darkest chapters of the Assad clan's rule.

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Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday

Qatar’s foreign ministry said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday

The Independent UK

Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days

In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.

Al Jazeera

How it happened: Two seismic weeks that toppled Syria’s government

Half a century of rule by the Assad family in Syria has crumbled with astonishing speed

The Independent UK

Syrian Rebels Advance, Capturing Key Cities In Strategic Offensive

Syrian rebels enter Homs, potentially dividing Assad's regime. Recent advancements in Homs, Hama, and Aleppo signal a shift in the Syrian conflict.

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‘We can barely believe what’s happening’: how Syria’s frozen conflict flared into hot war that could topple Assad

With insurgents closing in on Damascus, questions remain over whether the Assad regime will dig in, and if Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are as moderate as they seem

The Guardian - UK

Syria Rebels Vow No More 'Sectarianism And Tyranny'

Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani sought to reassure religious minorities on Saturday after Islamist-led fighters snatched key cities and swathes of territory from government control.

International Business Times

Assad regime on brink as Syrian rebels begin to encircle Damascus and claim second city

Since anti-regime fighters swept into Aleppo a week ago, government forces have crumbled across the country as insurgents seized a string of major cities

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‘Death is chasing us’: Syrian refugees flee Lebanon airstrikes straight into jaws of fresh war against Assad

SPECIAL REPORT: Bel Trew and Rana Najjar speak to those who have tried to escape Israeli strikes, only to find themselves on the front of another conflict, and visit a refugee camp in Lebanon to speak to those who fear for their relatives

Dynamite News

Syrian Civil War: India urges its nationals to leave Syria at earliest

The advisory came as the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured the major city of Hama and were advancing to the city of Homs. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Turkey-Backed Forces Seize Pivotal Syrian City Of Hama

Turkey-backed forces advance in Syria, raising concerns about HTS presence and shifting power dynamics in the region.

Al Jazeera

Why is the opposition capture of Hama in Syria so important?

Syrian rebels have captured the strategic and symbolically significant city of Hama. This is why it matters.

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Syrians are torn between fear and hope as the frontlines rapidly shift

The lightning-fast capture, by Syrian rebels, of large swaths of northern Syria, including the war-torn country’s second-largest city, Aleppo, and the strategically important city of Hama further south, is a body blow for the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

International Business Times

Statue Of Former Syrian President Toppled In Hama

The image is particularly symbolic: A statue of former President Hafez al-Assad, the father of Syria's current ruler Bashar, was toppled in Hama after Islamist-led rebels overran the country's fourth-largest city, video authenticated by AFP showed.

The Guardian - UK

Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues

Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama

The Independent UK

Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as they seek path to Damascus – forcing thousands to flee

Islamist-led opposition forces have captured Aleppo and Hama, catching President Assad’s regime off guard, and could soon have a route to the capital

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Syrian Rebels Capture Towns On Road From Hama To Homs

Syrian rebels capture key towns Talbiseh and Al-Rastan in northern Homs, marking significant advances.

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Syrian Insurgents Advance Towards Homs And Damascus

Syrian insurgents advance towards Homs after capturing key towns, escalating conflict in central Syria.

The Independent UK

Syrian insurgents enter 2 central towns, bringing them close to the city of Homs

Syrian opposition activists and pro-government media both say insurgents have entered two towns just north of the central city of Homs, bringing them closer to Syria’s third largest city

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