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A rebel commander of the Free Syrian Army fires towards a pro-government sniper in the Salaheddin district of the northern city of Aleppo.

BASHAR AL ASSAD

Syrian regime on brink of collapse, says former PM

Syria’s former prime minister Riyad Hijab claims Bashar al-Assad’s regime is on the point of collapse, having lost control of most of the country.

Guardian Reporter

Syrian rebels prepare to advance into the Salaheddin district in the northern city of Aleppo to fight against forces loyal to the government.

BASHAR AL ASSAD

Defection of stalwart PM deals blow to Syria’s regime

Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab is the latest to jump ship as defections continue to rattle Bashar al-Assad’s increasingly unstable regime.

Khaled Yacoub Oweis