Syrian Government Loses Grip On Strategic Daraa

Syrian govt forces have lost control of Daraa city, a major setback for President Bashar al-Assad. Once called “the cradle of the revolution,” Daraa fell to local armed groups, with rebels now controlling over 90% of the province. While Aleppo and Hama cities were taken by Islamist-led rebels, Daraa’s loss marks another blow. Despite a truce brokered by Russia, the province remains plagued by unrest.