Syrian Islamist Rebels Launch A Major Military Assault Against The City Of Idlib

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Reuters: Syrian Islamist rebels launch offensive to take Idlib city

(Reuters) - An alliance of Syrian Islamist rebels including al Qaeda's official wing said they had launched an offensive on Tuesday to take the northwestern city of Idlib, which is close to the main strategic highway linking Damascus to Aleppo.

Districts of Idlib city, where more than 100,000 people live, have been controlled by both the army and insurgents since the crisis started four years ago. The army now controls urban areas and rebels are stationed outside the city.

A joint statement by insurgent groups including al-Qaeda's Nusra Front and the powerful Ahrar al-Sham movement said they would take the provincial capital.

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