Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?

The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlight

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Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...
The New York Times - 1d
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister

Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...
The Guardian - 1d
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...
The Guardian - 1d
Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?

The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.
The New York Times - 22h
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?

The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...
CBS News - 1d
Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria

Ankara, long a backer of opposition groups, sees chance to push back Kurdish militants and force Assad to negotiate
Financial Times - 1d
Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers

Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.
The New York Times - 15h
BBC Verify tracks week of rebel advances in Syria

It’s been one week since rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government in years. BBC Verify has been tracking their advances.
BBC News - 36m
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of Syria's shock insurgency?

Over the past dozen years, Syrian militant leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has worked to remake his image and the insurgency he commands
ABC News - 2h