Report: Many Syrians have dropped out of the revolution after Assad offensive

Report: Many Syrians have dropped out of the revolution after Assad offensive

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — After more than two years of civil war, much of Syria has refused to become drawn into the violence between the regime of President Bashar Assad and Sunni rebels, a report said. The International Crisis Group asserted that much if not most of Syria has dropped out of the Sunni […]

Syria launches major counter-offensive to take back rebel-held cities

Syria launches major counter-offensive to take back rebel-held cities

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — The regime of President Bashar Assad has launched a massive offensive, using tanks and artillery, to roll back the gains of Sunni rebels. Opposition sources said the Syrian Army and security forces have conducted major operations in several cities captured or controlled by the rebels in January. They said the […]

Defectors use lethal force to protect Sunni cities against Assad’s forces

Defectors use lethal force to protect Sunni cities against Assad’s forces

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Deserters from the Syrian military have sought to protect Sunni cities from attacks by the regime of President Bashar Assad, a report said. Human Rights Watch asserted that the estimated 15,000 deserters from Assad’s military and security forces were responding to regime operations against strongholds of the Sunni revolt. In […]