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Why the Syrian civil war is back

Why the Syrian civil war is back

Update: 2024-12-051
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With wars raging in Israel and Lebanon, no one was watching neighbouring Syria. Until an alliance of rebel forces launched an astonishing offensive a week ago, sweeping the north and taking the prized city of Aleppo. But who are they, who backs them, and why now?


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Host: Manveen Rana.

Guest: Mark Urban, Writer and Columnist, The Sunday Times.

Clips: Channel 4 News, SkyNews, ABC News, The Telegraph.

Image credit: Getty Images.

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Why the Syrian civil war is back

Why the Syrian civil war is back