Dictatorship Losing Territory as Battle Looms in Largest Syria Commercial City

Syria rebels staved off a fightback by regime forces ignoring Syria massacre

Syria rebels fend off Aleppo assault

AFP – Syrian rebels staved off a fightback by regime forces in Aleppo on Saturday amid growing concern about the risks of reprisals against civilians in the country’s commercial capital. After massing for two days, troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships moved on southwestern Aleppo where rebels concentrated.