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A view shows aircraft inside Hama's military airport

World Dec 07

Analysis: What Syria’s reignited civil war means for the Middle East

By Steven A. Cook, Council on Foreign Relations

World Dec 05

FILE PHOTO: A rebel fighter stands atop a military vehicle as he carries a Hayat Tahrir al-Sham flag in Saraqeb
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Syrian rebels capture city of Hama, dealing another serious blow to Assad government

Rebels dealt another blow to the Syrian government by capturing a city in the center of the country. Opposition forces took control of Hama, one of the few cities that remained largely under government control since the civil war started…

By John Yang, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev

World Dec 05

Syrian Opposition flag is placed near a burnt banner of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo
Syrian insurgents deal another setback to Assad by capturing central city of Hama

Syrian insurgents have swept into the central city of Hama after days of intense clashes with government forces.

By Bassem Mroue, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

World Apr 12

Syrian village reportedly hit by poison gas attack

There are reports that a gas attack hit a village in the central province of Hama on Friday, with both the Syrian government and rebel forces blaming each other for the incident.

By Kayla Ruble

World Jan 27

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In Syria, Reports of ‘Daily Double-Digit Death Tolls’

Violence in Syria continues to escalate, with activists reporting at least 70 dead in the last two days of fighting in Homs, Hama and Idlib. Margaret Warner and Time magazine's Rania Abouzeid discuss the uptick in violence, plus reports of…

Aug 08

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News Wrap: Syrian Troops Launch New Assault in Ramadan Offensive

In other news Monday, the government of Syria pressed a new assault in its Ramadan offensive against dissents. Tanks and troops poured into the city of Deir ez Zor in the east, after killing scores of people in Hama and…

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Aug 03

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News Wrap: Syrian Troops Cut Water, Electricity Supply in Hama

In other news Wednesday, a crackdown against anti-government protesters escalated in Syria. Overnight, the city of Hama was heavily shelled, tanks moved into the main square and electricity and water supplies were cut off. Also, Tropical Storm Emily churned through…

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