"Damascus awaits": Syrian rebels have begun encircling capital, says report. Read here

‏כוחות המורדים נגד אסד נכנסו לעיר חומס; דיווח: צבא סוריה החל לסגת מפרברים של הבירה דמשק

Syria rebels encircle Damascus in major threat to Assad regime – follow the latest

Syrian insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus, as part of a rapidly moving offensive, opposition activists and a rebel commander say.

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Syrian insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus in fast-moving offensive.

Opposition groups say they have started to surround Syria's capital Damascus. Follow live updates