Syria’s Daraa Falls: Assad’s Regime Crumbles
Rebel forces have seized control of Daraa city, marking a significant loss for President Bashar al-Assad’s regime following recent rebel gains in Aleppo and Hama. This follows a recent offensive launched on November 27th, resulting in the government losing control of key cities at an unprecedented rate. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that local armed groups, unlike Islamist-led alliances in other areas, now control over 90 percent of Daraa province. This stunning shift comes despite a Russia-brokered truce and amidst escalating violence that has displaced thousands.
John Q. Hosedrinker