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World

Syrian Army Retakes Rebel-Held Town Near Damascus

Was considered an important rebel position

Reason Staff | 11.7.2013 7:30 AM

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Syrian troops have retaken a key rebel-held town south of Damascus, state media and activists say.

State TV said the army had full control of Sbeineh and that "terrorists" had been driven out.

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