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Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

The Assad regime is quietly bombing hospitals while the world looks away

After a US strike put paid to Assad's chemical weapons attacks, he went back to attacking medics.

By Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

The Assad regime is quietly bombing hospitals while the world looks away

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A ceasefire in Syria has begun – this is how to make it last

Britain's contribution should be humanitarian aid.

By Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

Should the UK get militarily involved in Syria?

There is a ceasefire, in name only, agreed by all parties, including Russia. But it is not enforced

By Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

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