Over 230,000 people flee Idlib in two-week Russian-backed offensive: UN
"With the latest escalation of violence in northwest Syria, civilians in Idlib governorate are again suffering from the devastating consequences of hostilities," it said. OCHA said Maarat al-Numan and the surrounding countryside "are reportedly almost empty". Syrian forces are advancing on Maarat al-Numan.
Dec 27, 2019, 21:24 PM IST
Russian strikes kill 34 civilians in Syria's Deir Ezzor: Monitor
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strikes hit the village of Al-Shafah, on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Nov 26, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
Barack Obama to send 250 more special forces, troops to Syria
President Barack Obama on Monday said the US would send up to 250 more special forces and other military personnel to Syria to help rebels fight Islamic State group jihadists.
Apr 26, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
