Lebanon Syria Opposition Explainer (CR)
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published - Dec 02, 2024, 10:04 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:09 PM EST
The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive during which they seized Aleppo, one of Syria's largest cities and an ancient business hub. The push is among the rebels' strongest in years in a war whose destabilizing effects have rippled far beyond the country's borders.
