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With the world distracted by conflicts elsewhere, the Syrian civil war flares up again

The forgotten Syrian civil war has again flared up with the spectacular capture of Aleppo by opposition forces. A complex set of circumstances created the right time for rebels to strike, plunging Syria into an uncertain future and catching President Bashar al-Assad by surprise.

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Who controls what territory in Syria?

War broke out in 2011 following the government’s repression of peaceful pro-democracy protests and has spiralled into a complex conflict

The Guardian - AU

Seizure of Aleppo threatens Moscow’s foothold in Syria – and the wider region

Assault on Syria’s second-largest city by Islamist militants may tarnish Russia’s reputation as a global player

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UN Chief 'Alarmed' By Syria Violence, Calls For End To Fighting

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he was "alarmed" by the escalation of violence in Syria and called for an immediate end to fighting that his organization says has displaced nearly 50,000 people.

International Business Times

What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?

A major offensive has seen rebel groups in Syria retake the country’s second city, Aleppo – and demonstrated the growing prominence of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in the 13-year-long civil war.

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Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

Syria’s civil war has exploded back onto the world stage after insurgents poured out of their main bastion in northwestern Syria and seized large parts of nearby Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, and dozens of nearby towns and villages

The Independent UK

US Forces In Syria Maintain Stance Amid Aleppo Offensive

US faces challenges in Syria as rebel groups launch offensive in Aleppo. Maintains anti-ISIS mission with 900 troops. Concerns over HTS and Assad regime sa...

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Iranian-Backed Iraqi Militias Deploy In Syria To Support Government

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias support Syrian government in Aleppo; Syrian Kurds flee Turkish-backed rebels. Escalating violence in Syria.

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Syria, Russia Conduct Deadly Strikes To Push Back Rebel Advance

The Syrian military and its ally Russia conducted deadly joint air raids on areas under Islamist-led rebel control on Monday, as they battle a lightning offensive that has wrested swathes of Syria from government control.

Evening Standard

Terror threat to UK if Syria camps holding Shamima Begum and other IS extremists collapse, warns ex-MI6 chief

Former top spy Sir Alex Younger stressed the risks of Donald Trump pulling US troops out of Syria

Evening Standard

Syria insurgency: Pro-Iranian militias enter country to aid President Assad's beleaguered army

The reinforcements come as Syrian forces launched airstrikes on the northern city of Aleppo where insurgents have seized control

The Independent UK

Iraqi militias deploy in Syria to back government's counteroffensive against insurgents

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed in Syria to back the government’s counteroffensive against a surprise advance by insurgents who seized the largest city of Aleppo

Radio France Internationale

France joins Germany, US and Britain in call for de-escalation in Syria

Fighting was continuing across north-western Syria on Monday hours after France joined its western allies Germany, Britain and the United States in a plea to de-escalate a surge of violence during which rebel groups have taken control of key cities.

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Two killed as Lebanon accuses Israel of multiple ceasefire violations – as it happened

The speaker of the Lebanese parliament accuses Israel of more than 50 violations of deal

The Guardian - UK

Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing?

The fast-moving offensive began on Wednesday, surprising forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad and his allies

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