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- 14 Jan 2013 09:35 - Mark Tran
- Some Syrian women and girls interviewed for an International Rescue Committee report have told of attacks involving kidnap, rape, torture and murder.
- 06 Jan 2013 07:24 - Dominic Evans
- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will deliver a rare speech on Sunday about the uprising against his rule, which has killed 60000 people.
- 04 Jan 2013 00:00 - Peter Beaumont
- Human rights commissioner reveals blood-letting is a third more than previously estimated.
- 31 Dec 2012 15:38 - Sapa-AFP
- Nearly 90% of those who have died in Syria's 21-month conflict were killed in 2012, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said.
- 30 Dec 2012 15:31 - Sapa-AFP
- Two people have been wounded after security forces opened fire to disperse protesters who attacked Iraq's deputy premier.
- 30 Dec 2012 12:22 - Reuters
- The mediator touting a peace plan for Syria has warned of "hell" if the warring sides shun talks.
- 30 Dec 2012 10:32 - AFP
- Syrian troops bombarded rebel bastions near the capital on Sunday a day after at least 32 civilians, including 11 children, were killed.
- 29 Dec 2012 13:20 - Maria Antonova, Dmitry Zaks,
- Russia has warned that Syria president Bashar al-Assad would not be persuaded to leave, but insists a political solution to the conflict is possible.
- 25 Dec 2012 15:02 - Sapa-AFP
- Peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has met with internal opposition groups as he pushed a new initiative to end Syria's conflict.
- 23 Dec 2012 15:02 - Suleiman Al-Khalidi
- The value of the Syrian currency has plummeted over the last year, but those with an interest in keeping it afloat are cushioning the fall.
- 16 Dec 2012 07:45 - AFP
- Even though Syrian rebels now hold vast swathes of territory, President Bashar al-Assad's regime has stood firm despite predictions of its fall.
- 14 Dec 2012 17:37 - Sapa-AFP
- Thousands of Syrians have taken to the streets criticising Washington for blacklisting a rebel jihadist group.
- 14 Dec 2012 12:56 - Ciaran Ryan
- New economic research by ETM Analytics has put South Africa in some dangerous company.
- 10 Dec 2012 14:47 - Sapa-DPA
- The European Union will provide an additional $39-million in humanitarian aid for people displaced by the violence in Syria.
- 09 Dec 2012 09:01 - AP
- Rebel commanders from across Syria have joined forces under a united command they hope will increase coordination between diverse fighting groups.
- 07 Dec 2012 00:00 - Ian Black
- As the power shifts on the ground, the CIA is predicting it could be in eight to 10 weeks.
- 04 Dec 2012 16:45 - Dominic Evans
- Nato has told President Bashar al-Assad that any use of chemical weapons in his fight against rebel forces would be met by an international response.
- 03 Dec 2012 20:41 - Stephanie Nebehay
- The UN said it's suspending its aid operations in Syria and withdrawing all non-essential international staff due to the worsening security situation.
- 29 Nov 2012 20:02 - Barbara Surk
- The government shut down the internet across the country and cut cellphone services in select areas as rebels and government troops wage battles.
