Homs

City in western Syria, ancient Emesa

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Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.

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Homs ravaged by destruction, leaving some areas uninhabitable The Syrian civil war has caused widespread devastation in parts of Homs, turning it into a barren and lifeless city. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 4 days ago

Syria Protests Erupt Over Shrine Desecration, HTS Violence Intensifies, Sectarian Fears Escalate Syria witnesses nationwide protests after the desecration of an Alawite shrine in Aleppo. Armed HTS militants allegedly fired on demonstrators, escalating sectarian tensions. Violence erupted in key.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published 2 weeks ago

Homs celebrates the end of Assad's regime After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 12, 2024

Israeli Warplanes Hammer Syria With 200 Strikes in a Day as Netanyahu Declares 1974 Agreement Dead Israeli warplanes launched a massive assault on Syria, conducting over 100 airstrikes in a single day, targeting key military and intelligence sites in Damascus, Homs, and Daraa. This aerial offensive.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:36Published on December 9, 2024

VIDEO\| Syrian Rebels Claim Full Control of Homs, Calls the Takeover 'Historic' as Assad Flees Syrian rebels have seized full control of Homs, the country's third-largest city and a critical strategic hub, after a swift offensive that left government forces retreating. The fall of Homs marks a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published on December 8, 2024

Syrian Rebels Big Win: Al-Assad's Army Runs For Life Turkey Backed Fighters March To Damascus Syrian rebels, led by HTS, have made significant advances in northern Syria, capturing Hama and focusing on Homs, which is seen as a crucial step toward Damascus. The escalation, involving Turkish and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published on December 7, 2024

Thousands flee Homs as insurgents led by HTS advance on Syria's third-largest city The move is the latest in a lightning advance spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group over the past week which has seen them seize Aleppo and Hama in the face of little resistance by government.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 7, 2024

'Very survival of Syrian regime at stake': HTS closing in on Homs, Assad regime's 'protected area' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 08:32Published on December 6, 2024

Erdogan and Putin Face Off Over Syria War \| Turkey Declares Jihadists Will Triumph in Syria Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin are at odds over the escalating conflict in Syria. Erdogan has issued a bold statement predicting victory for Syrian rebels,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:57Published on December 3, 2024

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'We feel we've been born again': Syrians reflect on their return to the scene of Assad's unbridled slaughter The last time I came to Homs, I crossed the border from Lebanon on the back of a motorbike. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2024
'We thought we'd be slaughtered': Assad critic returns home to wailing relatives after 14 years The last time I came to Homs, I crossed the border from Lebanon on the back of a motorbike. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2024

Syrian rebels close in on central city as thousands flee lightning advance Syrian rebel forces are closing in on the central city of Homs as they push to take control of the country's third-largest city, according to pro-government media and an opposition war monitor. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024