Anti-Assad Rebels have made significant gains in southern Syria, capturing most of the Deraa region, which is close to the Jordanian border. This region holds symbolic importance as the birthplace of the 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that rebels control over 90% of the Derra region. Only the Sanamayn area remains under government control. Rebel sources claim a deal has been reached for the army to withdraw. Rebel forces will provide military officials with safe passage to Damascus.
Meanwhile, Islamist-led rebels in northern Syria have reached the outskirts of the city of Homs. The Syrian military and its Russian allies are fighting back. Air strikes have killed 20 civilians in the city’s suburbs on Friday.
The UN reports that at least 370,000 people have been displaced due to the rebel offensive. This has exposed the weakness of the Syrian military. President Assad has vowed to “crush” the rebels. However, analysts say they have demoralized his forces. They are dealing with low pay and corruption.
The situation in Syria continues to deteriorate. Anti-Assad Rebels are making significant gains in the country.
As the conflict escalates, the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly dire. Aid organizations are struggling to reach affected areas. The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire to allow the aid. However, a peaceful resolution seems unlikely shortly. The Syrian government and its allies are determined to regain control of the country. The rebels, meanwhile, are pushing forward with their offensive.
