2015 Idlib offensive refers to a series of rebel operations and is mentioned in the English-language weekly magazine-format newspaper edited where?
2015 Idlib offensive The 2015 Idlib offensive refers to a series of rebel operations in the Idlib Governorate, during the Syrian Civil War. The offensive started with a rebel assault on the capital of the province, Idlib. According to "The Economist", the capture of Idlib came about largely because Gulf Arab states "gave more backing to their proxies despite American objections."
Battle of Raqqa (March 2013) The Battle of Raqqa (March 2013) was a battle for control of the northern Syrian city of Raqqa during the Syrian Civil War between rebel insurgents and the Syrian Army. Rebel forces launched the offensive in early March 2013, and declared themselves in "near-total control" on 5 March 2013, making it the first provincial capital claimed to come under rebel control in the civil war. The battle, on the opposition side, was primarily led by Al-Nusra Front.