The Al Nusrah Front and Islamic fighters clashed with regime forces in Idlib; in Deir Izzour; in Hama; in Reef Dimashq near Rankous and Ras al-Ma’arra; and in Latakia, where they were joined by Junoud al Sham, Ahrar al Sham, Sham al Islam, and Ansar al Sham. The UN human rights chief said the Assad regime’s abuses “far outweigh” those of the opposition. Al Nusrah claimed a joint attack with the Shield of Khan Shaykhoun in Idlib.
