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What's happening in Syria? What to know about the complex, long-simmering civil war

A surprise offensive by rebel forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has led to a new round of fighting in a largely static civil war.

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What led to Syria’s 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?

The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has rapidly redrawn the civil war’s front lines and threatened once again the authority of President Bashar al-Assad.

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What Syria’s Revived Civil War Means for the Region

The surprise rebel offensive that has seized Aleppo and threatens other regime-held territories could mark a further weakening of Iran's regional sway but also spur a new cycle of violence and

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Fate of thousands of Kurds unknown as Turkey-backed militants claim control of Tel Rifaat.

The fate of thousands of Kurdish civilians remains unknown as Turkey-backed militants claim total control of the town of Tal ...

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Monitor says pro-Turkey fighters seize Syria town from Kurdish forces

A Syria war monitor said pro-Turkey fighters seized a strategic northern town from Kurdish forces on Sunday, in fighting ...

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Syria Conflict Latest: Turkey's First Reaction on Aleppo Attacks - 'Won't Allow Terrorist-Led State'

In the latest development from Syria, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has firmly stated that Turkey will not allow the ...

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Syria Monitor Says Pro-Turkey Factions Attack Government, Kurdish Forces

A Syria war monitor said pro-Turkey factions in the north killed government forces and attacked Kurdish fighters in Aleppo province Sunday, as a separate rebel alliance waged an offensive nearby.

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Russian general in Syria sacked after bases looted and troops forced to flee

Russia has replaced the general in charge of its forces in Syria as rebel forces continue their lightning offensive in the ...

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Migrants will return to Syria after rebel advance, says Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s president, has said that the rebel advance into Syria will aid the “voluntary return” of ...

Turkey Says Backs Moves To Reduce Syria Tension

Turkey's top diplomat discussed the shock rebel offensive in Syria with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday, saying Ankara would support moves "to reduce tension" in the war-torn country.