Hama, Syria

Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Key City of Hama
The rebels have set their sights on an area where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
Syrian military and rebels battle north of key city of Hama
Overnight, pro-government reinforcements drove Syrian rebels back from the edge of Hama, a key city whose fall would mark a significant win for the opposition forces’ recent offensive. CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports.
Syria’s insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama
The leader of Syria’s most powerful insurgent group has toured the seized city of Aleppo in a surprise visit, for the first time since the group captured large parts of the city last weekend, as fierce fighting intensifies in the government-led counter-offensive in northern Hama.
Rebels Push Toward Hama, a Major City Held by Syria’s Government
The rebel command said on Wednesday, it captured a number of towns and villages outside the city. A Britain-based war monitor said government artillery and airstrikes had pushed the rebels back.
Clashes in strategic city of Hama intensify as Syrian military battles rebels
Rebel forces moved toward the central city of Hama after taking Aleppo, while the government sent reinforcements to the area.
War monitor: At least 27 killed in fighting near Syria's Hama city
At least 27 people have been killed near the Syrian city of Hama as forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad try to beat back advancing rebels, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Clashes left 17 government personnel,
Syrian military and rebels battle north of Hama
Intense airstrikes overnight drove Syrian rebels back from the edge of Hama, a major city whose fall would pile pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, both sides said on Wednesday. Rebels have staged a whirlwind advance over the past week,
Syrian Rebel Forces Advance Past Abandoned Regime Equipment In Hama
Images show Syrian rebel forces pushing into Hama province where regime army tanks, artillery and other equipment lie abandoned on the side of roads. A war monitor reported that the army had pulled out of Syria's fourth largest city Hama,
Rebels in Syria Advance Toward Hama
Syrian rebels advanced toward Hama on December 1 as regime forces “sent large reinforcement” to the governorate, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported.Rebel forces captured the towns of Kafr Zita,
Syrian military and rebels battle around Hama
AMMAN - Syrian rebels battled government forces and allied militia on Wednesday in villages north and east of Hama, a major city whose capture would pile pressure on President Bashar al-Assad. Read more at straitstimes.
Syria's rebel groups take Aleppo and advance on Hama
After having seized the Syrian city of Aleppo rebel groups are now advancing to neighboring Hama province. Syria's regime is rushing reinforcements to the region. Military analyst Marina Miron says the insurgents have been waiting for an opportune moment to strike.
Battles rage around Syria’s Hama as airstrikes hit hospitals, journalists
A group of Syrian journalists headed to toward Hama were hit by an airstrike, killing photographer Anas Alkharboutli.
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German news agency DPA says photographer killed near Syria's Hama
Award-winning Syrian photographer Anas Alkharboutli, who worked for German press agency DPA, was killed Wednesday in an air ...
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Armed anti-regime groups capture 4 more settlements in Syria's Hama
Anti-regime forces have been advancing towards Hama province since clashes with Assad regime forces began on Nov. 27 - ...
Syrian army begins Hama counteroffensive
Government troops launched a fresh attack on Islamist rebels after suffering staggering losses around Aleppo. Both sides were ...
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Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian insurgents captured four new towns early Tuesday, bringing them closer to the central city of Hama, opposition ...
Anadolu Ajansi12h
UN warns situation in Syria 'extremely fluid and dangerous,' urges de-escalation
I appeal to all parties to their obligations under international law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and ...
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Syrian rebels enter Hama; Iran says would weigh sending troops if requested
President Bashar al-Assad is in his most precarious position in years as the Syrian opposition forces make major gains in a ...