Syrian rebels were poised to press their lightning advance on Saturday after reaching the edge of the central city of Homs, with government forces attempting to buttress collapsing frontlines and save President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule. Since the rebels’ sweep into Aleppo a week ago, government defences have crumbled across the country at dizzying speed […]
Syrian rebels quicken momentum as Assad tries to shore up defence
The Free 