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Syrias civil war: A timeline of the deadly conflict

Syrias civil war is extremely complex, starting with pro-democratic uprisings, the country descended into a full civil-war very fast. The was has led to 4.8 million fleeing the country and people becoming refugee and another 6.6 million that are now internally displaced. Aug 28, 2016

Explosions rock Syrian town of Jarablus bordering Turkey

Explosions ring out in Syrian border town of Jarablus as Turkey-backed rebel forces advance in Syria as part of an operation to wipe out Islamic State militants from the border. The Turkish-backed operation aims partly to prevent the Kurdish Peoples Protection Unit (YPG) militia and Democratic Union Party (PYD)- the political wing of YPG - further expanding their influence in northern Syria. The YPG is a critical component of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Aug 27, 2016

What is the Human Rights Act?

IBTimes UK explains the key points behind the Human Rights Act, after Justice Secretary Liz Truss confirmed that the government intends to go ahead with replacing the legislature. Scrapping the Act was a key manifesto pledge by the Conservative Party during the general election in May 2015. A petition to stop the act being replaced has gained over 30,000 signatures. Aug 26, 2016

12 people killed as militants attack American University of Afghanistan in Kabul

The attack on 24 August started with a car bomb that was then followed by gunfire as militants stormed the walled American University shooting foreign students and teachers. A further two militants were killed after Afghan elite forces retook the university. It is the second time within a month the American University in Kabul has been the target of attacks. Aug 25, 2016
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