Syria: Clashes Between New Government Forces And Assad’s Loyalists In Costal Areas

Heavy fighting broke out between Syria's new government forces and loyalists of deposed President Bashar al-Assad in coastal areas, marking the worst violence since rebels toppled Assad in December. Over 1,300 people were killed, mostly civilians. The coastal region, home to the Assad family and the Alawite minority, faces increasing violence. The government announced the [...]

Crisis In Syria: Multiple Factions Competing For Control

Syria is in the midst of a crisis with multiple competing powers vying for control. One needs a road map to identify all the players involved in the power struggle. In a surprise offensive, Syrian opposition forces entered Aleppo, Syria, for the first time in eight years. President Bashar al-Assad has ruled Syria since 2000. [...]

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