Rebel Gains in Syria: Aleppo Seized Amidst Military Counterattacks
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Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have made significant advances in Syria, capturing the strategic city of Aleppo from government forces. This marks a major shift in the long-standing stalemate of the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 against President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The recent developments have sparked reactions from Syrians and raised questions about the future of the conflict.
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