Syrian Rebels Prepare For A Last Stand In Idlib Province

NBC: Syrian civil war: Residents of rebel-held Idlib await Assad offensive

With Russia and Iran's backing, Assad has won back much of Syria. Humanitarian groups fear a 'bloodbath' as he looks to press the advantage and wipe out the last pockets of resistance.

Aisha has turned to faith to protect her and her six children. She has run out of other options.

“We are asking God for mercy and protection from the bombing and the airstrikes,” said the 48-year-old, who added that she has not seen her husband in two years. "God is all we have left, God is the only one on our side."

Aisha fled to Idlib from Aleppo as the Syrian city fell to government forces in July 2016.

Now, as the country’s main remaining rebel-held enclave faces the prospect of an imminent government offensive, she’s constantly afraid for her children.

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More News On Syrian Rebels Preparing For A Last Stand In Idlib Province

Syria’s Last Rebel Stronghold Girds for Regime Assault -- The Wall Street Journal
Syrian rebels' last stand as Assad forces close in -- SKY News
There are three million Syrians trapped in Idlib. Where are they going to go? -- Telegraph.co.uk
Is the Idlib Offensive coming? -- Belling Cat
What next in Syria's Idlib? -- Daily Star/AFP
What may unfold in Syria's Idlib and why is a 'bloodbath' likely? -- Al Jazeera
Idlib: Will Syria's last major battle be its deadliest? -- New Arab

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