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The Hama Massacre: 30 Years Later

Back in February 1982, then-Syrian President Hafez al-Assad unleashed his troops on the city of Hama in an attempt to wipe out the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters. The Massacre lasted for a month and tens of thousands of Syrians lost their lives. Now the Syrian people are rising against the current president Bashar al-Assad […]

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Protests in Syria Continue

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Live Update on Hama Crackdown

Security Council rebukes Syria as tanks settle in central Hama

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Syrian Troops and Tanks Advancing Into Central Hama

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US Ambassador Robert Ford’s Visit to Hama

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Demonstrators greeted Ford with olive branches but the Syrian government accused him of interfering in its domestic affairs.

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US Ambassador’s visit garners mixed response in Syria

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U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford’s visit to Syria has drawn the condemnation of the Assad regime. Richard Murphy, who was U.S. Ambassador to Syria from 1974 to 1978, gives his analysis of the situation.

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US Ambassador visits flashpoint city in Syrian uprising

Conflict & Justice

U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford made an unannounced visit to the city of Hama yesterday. Ford apparently traveled to Hama on his own to show solidarity with the four month uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Top of the Hour: Crackdown in Syrian City of Hama, Morning Headlines

Since the end of violent crackdowns in early June, the Syrian city of Hama was a place where protesters celebrated and law enforcement was scarce. But after tens of thousands took to the streets over the weekend, government forces are reportedly back, and delivering a violent crackdown yet again. That and this morning’s other top […]

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