UN-Arab League envoy to Syria Kofi Annan has quit his post, complaining of a lack of support and the increasing militarisation of the conflict. Mr Annan, a former UN secretary-general, headed up diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire from Syrian president Bashar al Assad’s regime. Even as he stepped down the crisis in Syria deepened, [...]

Syria Rebels Announce Own Assault Updated: 8:34pm UK, Monday 30 July 2012 Syrian rebels have said they will mount their own assault on the besieged city of Aleppo to try to help their fellow fighters. Free Syrian Army commanders are ordering fighters to infiltrate the city in a bid to rise up and throw out [...]

America has confirmed the defections of two more senior Syrian diplomats, saying it was further evidence that President Bashar al Assad’s days are “numbered”. “We can confirm the defections of Syrian ambassadors to both the UAE and Cyprus,” White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters aboard Air Force One. Mr Carney said the move showed [...]

Thousands of Syrian troops have pulled out of a strategic plateau in the north western province of Idlib headed for Aleppo, which is under opposition threat, according to activists. It is claimed goverment fighter jets are targeting Aleppo – Syria’s second city – as opposition fighters attempt to seize control of the commercial hub. In [...]