Thursday, November 29, 2012

Civil War In Syria -- News Updates November 29, 2012



Fighting Rages Along Damascus Airport Road -- Al Jazeera

Activists say road closed following heavy clashes, as the internet is shut off across the country.

Battles between Syrian rebels and government troops have reportedly forced the closure of the main road leading to Damascus International Airport.

The news came as the Dubai-based Emirates airline suspended flights to the Syrian capital on Thursday.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said there was heavy fighting "along all the areas along the road" to the airport, southeast of the city.

The activist group said clashes were particularly intense in Babbila, a suburb bordering the rebel stronghold of Tadamoun.

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More News On Syria's Civil War

Syria Live Blog -- Al Jazeera
Syrian internet and phone lines cut as Damascus fighting intensifies – live -- The Guardian

Major Syria army offensive on airport road -- The Australian
Syria Pushes Back as Rebels Advance -- Voice of America
Syrian rebels press ahead on two fronts -- Star Tribune/New York Times
Damascus clashes cut off airport, Emirates suspends flights -- Reuters
Syria conflict: 'Fierce clashes' near Damascus airport -- BBC
Rebel says Damascus airport blocked off, mortars fired -- Reuters

Syria using mines and cluster bombs on civilians: campaigners
-- Reuters
Syria alone using landmines in 2012: campaigners -- AFP

Syria rebels have new anti-aircraft missile systems: report -- Daily Star
Officials: Syrian rebels’ arsenal includes up to 40 antiaircraft missile systems -- Washington Post
Syrian rebels muster new air power -- The Australian/The Times
Arms and the Manpads: Syrian rebels get anti-aircraft missiles -- The Guardian

Syria rebels using children in battle: HRW -- The Australian/AFP
Syria Child Soldiers: Rebels Using Children In War - Human Rights Watch -- Huffington Post/Reuters
Syrian Rebels Using Children For Combat: Human Rights Watch -- RTT

In Syria, clashes between Arab rebels, Kurds -- Washington post
As Opposition Coalition Meets in Cairo, More Violence Kills Dozens in Syria -- New York Times
Splits mar start of Syrian opposition talks
-- Reuters
Clashes Between Syrian Kurds, Rebels Worry Turkey
-- Voice of America
Turkey president says Syrian attack unlikely -- AFP

EgyptAir cancels Friday flight to Damascus -- Reuters
Dubai's Emirates airline suspends Syria flights -- Reuters

Syrians cling to hope amid despair at refugee camp -- Gulf News
Syria crisis: Is the balance of power shifting? -- BBC
Syria: Is the World Waiting for Genocide? -- Ahmed Zewail, Huffington Post

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