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Oxfam warns of health risks to Syria refugees
“Increased cases of public health-related diseases such as diarrhoea and skin infections have already been recorded.”
“Increased cases of public health-related diseases such as diarrhoea and skin infections have already been recorded.”
14th April, 2013
At least 18 dead in north Syria air raid: watchdog
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, updating an earlier toll, said 50 others were wounded in the raid on an industrial zone in the town of Saraqeb.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, updating an earlier toll, said 50 others were wounded in the raid on an industrial zone in the town of Saraqeb.
23rd March, 2013
CIA provides intelligence to Syrian rebels: report
The CIA has sent officers to Turkey to help vet rebels who receive arms shipments from Gulf allies, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The CIA has sent officers to Turkey to help vet rebels who receive arms shipments from Gulf allies, The Wall Street Journal reported.
15th February, 2013
Gunmen kidnap more than 100 civilians in Syria: NGO
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the kidnappings in the northwestern province occurred on Thursday in two separate incidents.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the kidnappings in the northwestern province occurred on Thursday in two separate incidents.
1st February, 2013
US takes aim at Iran and Russia over Syria
The US said Iran is stepping up support for the Syrian regime and that Russia is still arming it, heightening fears the conflict may spill over the country's borders.
The US said Iran is stepping up support for the Syrian regime and that Russia is still arming it, heightening fears the conflict may spill over the country's borders.
31st January, 2013
Israeli jets bomb military target in Syria
The airstrike resulted in adding a potentially flammable new element to regional tensions already heightened by Syria's civil war.
The airstrike resulted in adding a potentially flammable new element to regional tensions already heightened by Syria's civil war.
28th January, 2013
Ten rebels killed in northeast Syria, clashes in capital: NGO
The rebels were killed in combat with government forces in Hasakeh, a majority-Kurdish city in northeast Syria.
The rebels were killed in combat with government forces in Hasakeh, a majority-Kurdish city in northeast Syria.
26th January, 2013
Syria rebels free 100 inmates in prison battle: watchdog
“The rebels have been able to free more than 100 prisoners since fighting broke out on Friday, but they have not gained control of the prison.”
“The rebels have been able to free more than 100 prisoners since fighting broke out on Friday, but they have not gained control of the prison.”
26th January, 2013
Attack on Syria would be seen as attack on Iran: Khamenei’s aide
“An attack on Syria would be considered an attack on Iran and Iran's allies,” said Ali Akbar Velayati, an aide to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“An attack on Syria would be considered an attack on Iran and Iran's allies,” said Ali Akbar Velayati, an aide to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
19th January, 2013
Sniper kills Jazeera reporter in Syria: TV
The reporter was killed in southern Syria on Friday in the second such shooting of a journalist in two days in the conflict-swept country.
The reporter was killed in southern Syria on Friday in the second such shooting of a journalist in two days in the conflict-swept country.
16th January, 2013
Death toll from Syria university blasts reaches 87
It remains unclear what caused the blasts, which hit the campus as students took exams, setting cars alight and blowing the walls off dormitory rooms.
It remains unclear what caused the blasts, which hit the campus as students took exams, setting cars alight and blowing the walls off dormitory rooms.
14th January, 2013
Forty-five killed in Syrian military attacks near Damascus
Attacks by government forces on Damascus' rebellious suburbs killed at least 45 people, including eight children, activists said Monday.
Attacks by government forces on Damascus' rebellious suburbs killed at least 45 people, including eight children, activists said Monday.
12th January, 2013
UN urged to refer Syria to war crimes court
More than 50 countries have backed a call for the UNSC to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court.
More than 50 countries have backed a call for the UNSC to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court.
11th January, 2013
Syrian rebels seize key air base, activists say
“As of now, the rebels are in full control of the air base,” said Idlib-based activist Mohammad Kanaan.
“As of now, the rebels are in full control of the air base,” said Idlib-based activist Mohammad Kanaan.
11th January, 2013
US focused on Syria’s chemical arms after Assad: Panetta
“I think the greater concern right now is what steps does the international community take to make sure that when Assad comes down,” Panetta said.
“I think the greater concern right now is what steps does the international community take to make sure that when Assad comes down,” Panetta said.
9th January, 2013
Syria rebels free 48 Iranians in prisoner swap
Syrian rebels on Wednesday freed 48 Iranians they had been holding for months in a swap for 2,130 prisoners detained by the Syrian regime.
Syrian rebels on Wednesday freed 48 Iranians they had been holding for months in a swap for 2,130 prisoners detained by the Syrian regime.
7th January, 2013
Stop war in Syria before it becomes “field of ruins”: Pope
He made the appeal in particularly strong terms during a yearly “state of the world” address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican.
He made the appeal in particularly strong terms during a yearly “state of the world” address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican.
4th January, 2013
Syria jets, troops wage offensive on rebels near capital
The official SANA news agency said the bomb struck a petrol station near a hospital and that it also wounded many civilians.
The official SANA news agency said the bomb struck a petrol station near a hospital and that it also wounded many civilians.
3rd January, 2013
Fighting rages around Syrian military air base
Attacks by the rebels resumed early Thursday in an attempt to capture the Taftanaz air base in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib.
Attacks by the rebels resumed early Thursday in an attempt to capture the Taftanaz air base in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib.
3rd January, 2013
US journalist kidnapped in Syria
Foley was previously kidnapped and held for six weeks by forces loyal to slain Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi while covering that civil war last year.
Foley was previously kidnapped and held for six weeks by forces loyal to slain Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi while covering that civil war last year.
