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Syrian conflict: Civilians in Idlib left with few options as government attack looms

After days of shelling and bombing in Syria’s Idlib province, Bashar al-Assad’s forces are amassing on the frontlines of the conflict– and time is running out for civilians to leave the area.

Iran

Euroviews. Iran’s approach to international legal obligations | View

Iran's military intervention on behalf of Bashar Al-Assad’s embattled regime, accused of multiple war crimes against its own population, is illegal.

Israel

Israel shoots down Syrian warplane

The incident took place over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights

Syria

Syrian rebels leave quneitra

Syrian rebels began evacuating the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Friday

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Syria rebels to hand over heavy weapons in return for safe passage out

Syrian government forces retake strategic border crossing as opposition surrender southwestern Daraa province

Syria

Regime forces bombed rebels into surrender after talks collapsed

The Syrian army has taken back control of much of Deraa province with some towns surrendering and others being bombed into submission

Syria

Russian soldiers killed in attack in Syria

Syrian Observatory on Human Rights says dozens killed in attack

Syria

Syria: regime forces retake rebel-held Rastan

The acquisition is the last area in central Syria still beseiged by President Basha Al-Assad's troops, depriving rebels of a crucial highway between Hama and Homs.

Syria

Chlorine used in Idlib attack says watchdog

Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the toxic chemical

Syria

Missiles strike Syrian military bases

Missile strikes on several Syrian government military bases in northern Syria on Sunday night are reported to have killed a number of pro-government fighters, including Iranians.

Russia

Russia, Iran and Turkey commit to political solution in Syria

Russia, Iran and Turkey have held talks and agreed that a political solution should be sought in Syria despite Western missile strikes.

Europe News

'Words are my only weapons' - Syrian activist's push for peace

Now a refugee in Belgium, Yahia Hakoum left Syria after protesting against Assad regime and allegedly being tortured in prison

World News

Euroviews. What 'red lines' and foreign intervention look like for Syrian civilians | View

Alaa, a civil society worker who has been in Damascus since the start of the conflict, weighs in on the impact of U.S. and Russian foreign intervention in Syria and the perception of civilians on the ground.

Syria

Eastern Ghouta recaptured by Syrian army. Control of the region vastly increases the security of the Assad regime

Over 40,000 rebels and their families have moved north to Idlib province

Syria

UN Security Council to meet over alleged chemical attack in Syria

At least 70 people including children are known to have died in the attack on the rebel-held town of Douma near the capital Damascus

Syria

Ghouta exodus continues as Syrian army strengthens grip on city

For the second successive day, thousands of rebel fighters and their families are leaving eastern Ghouta as part of a surrender deal with the government

Syria

Bashar al-Assad filmed driving to the Syrian civil war's front line

The Syrian leader met government troops fighting the remaining rebel groups in eastern Ghouta

Syria

Assad visits troops in Ghouta as civilians flee

Assad visits troops in Ghouta as civilians flee the besieged region in their tens of thousands.

Syria

Syrian regime advances on Ghouta

Syrian government tanks have advanced on Hammouriyeh. Whilst the regime pushes to reclaim the rebel held Ghouta enclave, the UN is calling for urgent civilian evacuations.

Syria

Pro-Assad forces press deeper into Eastern Ghouta

The advance comes as local authorities in the besieged rebel enclave described the situation as 'catastrophic'

A key figure in Syria’s war, Bashar al-Assad remains at the center of international debates. Explore his policies, alliances, and the future of his leadership.