Insurgents reach gates of Syria's capital, threatening to upend decades of Assad rule
Briefly

The insurgency announced later Saturday that it had taken over Homs. This city's capture marks a major victory for the rebels, boosting their offensive.
Analysts said rebel control of Homs represents a game-changer in the ongoing civil war, as government control has diminished to three provincial capitals.
The rebels have seized control of key cities, including Aleppo and Hama, indicating a significant shift in power dynamics against Assad's regime.
For the first time, the government retains authority over only three out of 14 provincial capitals, highlighting the rebels' remarkable advances.
Read at www.npr.org
[
|
]