It's like a seesaw over there with one area being captured, and then recaptured. In this case, the Christian minority must be breathing a sigh of relief.
Syrian forces recapture strategic border town
Rebels had seized Deir Attiyeh, a vital link on the main highway between Damascus and Homs, less than a week ago.
By Nabih Bulos
November 28, 2013, 3:39 p.m.
BEIRUT Syrian government forces have recaptured the western border town of Deir Attiyeh, less than a week after rebel forces had seized it in a counteroffensive, according to Syrian state television.
Deir Attiyeh, with about 10,000 residents and a significant Christian minority, is viewed as a vital link on the main highway between Damascus, the seat of power of President Bashar Assad, and the city of Homs in the center of the country. It is also part of a strategic supply corridor for rebel forces.
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Syrian forces recapture strategic border town
Rebels had seized Deir Attiyeh, a vital link on the main highway between Damascus and Homs, less than a week ago.
By Nabih Bulos
November 28, 2013, 3:39 p.m.
BEIRUT Syrian government forces have recaptured the western border town of Deir Attiyeh, less than a week after rebel forces had seized it in a counteroffensive, according to Syrian state television.
Deir Attiyeh, with about 10,000 residents and a significant Christian minority, is viewed as a vital link on the main highway between Damascus, the seat of power of President Bashar Assad, and the city of Homs in the center of the country. It is also part of a strategic supply corridor for rebel forces.
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Syrian forces recapture strategic border town - latimes.com
