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Syrian Rebels' Opportunities Despite Homs Offensive

Jul 10, 2013 | 15:21 GMT

Syrian Rebels' Opportunities Despite Homs Offensive
Syrian army soldiers in Homs governorate on June 8.

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Summary

Having driven rebel forces from Qusair and a number of towns across Homs governorate with the assistance of Hezbollah, Syrian regime forces are now fully focused on clearing rebel positions from the city of Homs itself. Meanwhile, rebel forces are taking advantage of the regime's focus on Homs to consolidate their gains in the north.

Rebels are trying to solidify their hold in the north while the regime is still preoccupied with Homs....

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