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Damascus, Assad now in sights of Syrian rebels

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Michael Okwu
December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels say they have seized control of the southern city of Daraa. It's the fourth city President Bashar Assad forces have lost in a week. In the country's north, rebels are also closing in on the key city of Homs. Taking Homs would bring the rebels one step closer capturing the capital, Damascus, and toppling Assad's government.

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