In Aleppo, Jubilant Syrians Return to a Ravaged City and Toppled Monuments

Though excitement and frenzy were on full display in some parts of Aleppo, the city is still gripped by uncertainty after the sudden end of a 13-year civil war.

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Syrian rebels topple Assad regime

Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups
Financial Times - 3d
Who are the Syrian rebels that have toppled Assad and taken Damascus?

HTS, which has roots in al-Qaeda, is considered a terrorist group by the U.S.
ABC News - 3d
Moment former Syrian president's statue toppled in Hama

Rebels say they have taken full control of a second major city, after the military withdrew its troops.
BBC News - 6d
Syrian rebels surround strategic city of Hama after Aleppo takeover

Rebels within kilometres ‘on three sides’ of city, seen as crucial to Assad regime’s defence of the capital, Damascus. Syrian rebels encircled the key central city of Hama “from three sides” on ...
The Guardian - Dec. 5
Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels

Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive
Financial Times - Dec. 4
Syrian insurgents advance on Hama city after capturing Aleppo

Forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad in ‘violent confrontations’ with armed groups in Hama, according to reports. Middle East crisis – live updates Syrian insurgents fighting forces loyal to ...
The Guardian - Dec. 3
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 - Dec. 3
How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo

Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2