Deraa, birthplace of Syria uprising, retaken by government forces

Image copyrightAFPImage captionTroops flew the Syrian national flag amidst war-damaged buildings in Deraa city Syrian government forces are retaking control of the rebel-held part of Deraa, the birthplace of the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. Troops, accompanied by Russian military police, entered the area and raised the national flag, state media reported. Rebels there have … Continue reading Deraa, birthplace of Syria uprising, retaken by government forces