Syrian Rebels Advance on Homs, Thousands Flee Amid Renewed Uprising
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Thousands are fleeing the Syrian city of Homs as rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, advance towards the city after capturing Hama. This offensive marks the swiftest advance in the 13-year Syrian civil war, highlighting the Syrian military's vulnerabilities. The conflict has displaced 280,000 people and killed over 820 in recent days. Russia and Iran, Assad's key allies, are preoccupied with other conflicts, while Turkey supports the rebels' advances. The UN warns of worsening conditions for civilians.
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