Posts Tagged: Eastern Ghouta
Syrian Army Prepares ‘Huge’ Operation in Last Rebel Bastion as Pressure Mounts
The Syrian army is preparing to launch a "huge" operation against the last rebel-held town in eastern Ghouta unless the Jaish al-Islam insurgent group agrees...
As Syrian Rebels Quit Ghouta, Douma Stands Alone
Syrian rebels began pulling out of several towns in their former enclave of eastern Ghouta on Saturday, surrendering them to the government and leaving the...
US Warns It May Act on Syria as Assad Regime’s Onslaught Against Ghouta Grinds On
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley warned on Monday that Washington "remains prepared to act if we must," if the UN Security Council...
Fierce Fighting in Syria’s Ghouta as Assad Presses Assault
The Syrian army and rebel groups fought fierce battles early on Sunday on a critical front in eastern Ghouta where government advances have in effect...
Russia Orders Five-Hour Daily Truce in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta
Russia will establish a humanitarian corridor and implement a five-hour daily truce in Syria's eastern Ghouta, it said on Monday, after a UN Security Council...
Iran Says Damascus Suburbs Assault to Continue as Fighting Rages
Iran said pro-Damascus forces would press ahead with attacks on an insurgent enclave near the Syrian capital, as ground fighting raged on there in defiance...
Heavy Fighting Resumes in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta After Short-Lived Ceasefire
Heavy fighting resumed in Syria's eastern Ghouta on Sunday after a short period of relative calm following reports that a ceasefire had been agreed there...
