The town lies on the key M5 highway and its capture would allow the government to connect cities under its control (Photo Source AFP). By Harun al-Aswad Government forces recaptured the strategic town of Maaret al-Numan in northwest Syria from militants and allied rebels on Wednesday, a major blow to the last major opposition enclave in … Continue reading Syrian army recaptures strategic rebel town Maaret al-Numan
Rebel source accuses militant group HTS of holding back its firepower as Assad's troops make significant gains (Photo source Reuters). By Harun al-Aswad Pro-Syrian government forces have entered the strategic Idlib town of Maaret al-Numan, dealing a severe blow to the rebel forces defending it. Some sources have reported that forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have captured … Continue reading Pro-government forces enter key Syrian rebel town of Maaret al-Numan
An advance by Syrian government forces has left Turkish observation posts surrounded and Ankara in a weaker position in its dealings with Moscow and Damascus (Photo Source AFP). By Harun al-Aswad in Istanbul, Turkey For Muhammad al-Sayyid al-Daghaim, the nearby presence of Turkish forces was once reason to believe that Jarjnaz would be spared the devastation wrought by … Continue reading Battle for Idlib: Syrian government assault leaves Turkey facing tough choices
Civilians and activists in the rebel-held province say the decision to send Turkey-backed rebels to fight against Haftar is a mistake (Photo Source AFP). By Harun al-Aswad Turkey's decision to transfer Syrian rebels to Libya has triggered discontent in Idlib - as the Syrian government and its Russian allies pound the country's last remaining rebel stronghold. … Continue reading For Syrians in Idlib, the road to Damascus does not pass through Libya
Sultan Murad Division, Suqour al-Sham Brigades and Faylaq al-Sham among the armed groups to be deployed in North Africa (Photo source AFP). By Ragip Soylu, Harun al-Aswad Turkey will deploy Syrian rebel fighters in Libya to fight against the forces of Khalifa Haftar, sources told Middle East Eye on Friday. Ankara had already reached out to several … Continue reading Turkey to send Syrian rebel fighters to battle Haftar in Libya