ALJAZAM Weekend News March 27, 2016
Its easter syria state media and some monitoring groups are saying the army has taken full control of the ancient and strategic city of palmyra. There has been heavy fighting in the area. The syrian army backed by russian air power have captured the citedel which is the World Heritage site. Palmyra is 20 kilometers from damascus. It is key because it would mean retaking the airport and several weapons depots and oil and gas facilities too. Joining us live from gaziantep is our correspondent. Its not quite a done deal. There must be some skirmishes going on there. Reporter absolutely. In the la...