Watch on Decode | Syrian rebels stormed into the city of Hama this week as government forces withdrew. This is a significant step bringing the rebels one step closer to the capital Damascus. The swift advance on Hama, one of Syria’s largest cities, and the retreat of government forces were confirmed by both the rebels and the government. The advance came just days after the rebels extended their control over Aleppo, a major hub in northern Syria. Now the rebels control three provinces, Aleppo, Idlib and Hama. n18oc_world n18oc_crux