The Syrian government has suspended the evacuation of civilians and fighters from opposition-held eastern Aleppo, blaming the rebels for breaking the ceasefire.
Russia has begun air strikes against rebel positions within Syria, with the first target near the western city of Homs, US defence officials say.
Is arming the rebels in Syria a way to balance the conflict and reduce sectarianism and radicalisation within the rebel ranks, or will it open a Pandora’s box in the Middle East?
The US announced on Thursday that following confirmation of Assad using chemicals weapons against the Syrian people the US will now directly supply the rebels with arms. But what effect will this have on the conflict?
The factious state of the rebels in Syria, means that the UK cannot be sure where its arms are heading or how they will be used in the conflict.