Homs (/hɔːms/;Arabic:حمص / ALA-LC: Ḥimṣ), previously known as Emesa (Greek: Ἔμεσα Emesa), is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 metres (1,644ft) above sea level and is located 162 kilometres (101mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
Previous to the Syrian war, Homs was a major industrial centre, and with a population of at least 652,609 people in 2004, it was the third largest city in Syria after Aleppo to the north and the capital Damascus to the south. Its population reflects Syria's general religious diversity, composed mostly of Arabic-speaking Sunni Muslims and Alawite and Christian minorities. There are a number of historic mosques and churches in the city, and it is close to the Krak des Chevaliers castle, a world heritage site.
Homs did not emerge into the historical record until the 1st century BCE at the time of the Seleucids. It later became the capital of a kingdom ruled by the Emesani dynasty who gave the city its name. Originally a center of worship for the sun god El-Gabal, it later gained importance in Christianity under the Byzantines. Homs was conquered by the Muslims in the 7th century and made capital of a district that bore its current name. Throughout the Islamic era, Muslim dynasties contending for control of Syria sought after Homs due to the city's strategic position in the area. Homs began to decline under the Ottomans and only in the 19th century did the city regain its economic importance when its cotton industry boomed. During French Mandate rule, the city became a center of insurrection and, after independence in 1946, a center of Baathist resistance to the first Syrian governments.
Homs camp is a Palestinian refugee camp within the city of Homs, Syria and around 160 kilometers (99mi) north of Damascus. As of 2002, the camp had a population of 13,825 inhabitants.
The camp was established in 1949 following the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War on an area of 150,000 square meters. It is adjacent to al-Baath University and most of the refugees are originally from the villages surrounding Haifa and Acre in northern Palestine. Today, the majority of the refugees are wage laborers, local civil servants or street vendors.
According to the UNRWA, poor environmental health is a major concern as it affects the quality of life and poses health risks for the refugees. The sewage system needs to be expanded to cope with the increasing camp population. The schools are old and dilapidated condition, and some have major structural defects. The UNRWA's main priority in the camp is to reconstruct the schools to provide improved educational facilities.
HOMS, SYRIA - Inside Homs, Syria حمص، سوريا - من داخل سوريا
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Syrian forces continue Homs offensive
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Opposition fighters drive through Homs
Syrian opposition fighters say they have taken control of the towns of Talbisa and Rastan, bringing them within miles (km) of Homs city. A video shared on social media reportedly shows fighters driving through Rastan.
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Rebels announce seizing control of Homs, Syria’s third-largest city
Syrian opposition forces took control of the third largest city Homs. There've been scenes of celebration in the city.
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Syrian rebels close in on crucial city of Homs
Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also captured the city of Aleppo. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
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Syrian rebels close in on central city of Homs as thousands flee lightning advance
Syrian rebels are approaching a third major city in their rapid advance against the forces of President Bashar Al Assad.
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These images on social media show Syrian protesters toppling a statue of the president's late father in the southern suburbs of Damascus. Syrian state media report that President Bashar al-Assad is still in the capital, although he hasn't been seen in days. Government soldiers have been seen fleeing across the border into Iraq.
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Syrian security forces continue an offensive to take over the Bab Amr neighborhood in Homs, a stronghold of ...
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Syrian opposition fighters say they have taken control of the towns of Talbisa and Rastan, bringing them within miles (km) of Homs city. A video shared on socia...
Syrian opposition fighters say they have taken control of the towns of Talbisa and Rastan, bringing them within miles (km) of Homs city. A video shared on social media reportedly shows fighters driving through Rastan.
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Syrian opposition fighters say they have taken control of the towns of Talbisa and Rastan, bringing them within miles (km) of Homs city. A video shared on social media reportedly shows fighters driving through Rastan.
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Syrian opposition forces took control of the third largest city Homs. There've been scenes of celebration in the city.
People have been gathering in central Hom...
Syrian opposition forces took control of the third largest city Homs. There've been scenes of celebration in the city.
People have been gathering in central Homs and slashed posters of President Bashar al-Assad and climbed on a statue of his father, Hafez al-Assad.
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Syrian opposition forces took control of the third largest city Homs. There've been scenes of celebration in the city.
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Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major wi...
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Syrian rebels are approaching a third major city in their rapid advance against the forces of President Bashar Al Assad.
The rebel forces are closing in on the...
Syrian rebels are approaching a third major city in their rapid advance against the forces of President Bashar Al Assad.
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Syrian rebel leaders say they are now in full control of the strategic city of Homs after government forces withdrew. The city's capture leaves the road to Dama...
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Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports.
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Syrian opposition fighters say they have taken control of the towns of Talbisa and Rastan, bringing them within miles (km) of Homs city. A video shared on social media reportedly shows fighters driving through Rastan.
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Syrian opposition forces took control of the third largest city Homs. There've been scenes of celebration in the city.
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Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also captured the city of Aleppo. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
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Syrian rebels are approaching a third major city in their rapid advance against the forces of President Bashar Al Assad.
The rebel forces are closing in on the central city of Homs as they push to take control of the country's third-largest city, according to pro-government media and an opposition war monitor.
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Syrian rebel leaders say they are now in full control of the strategic city of Homs after government forces withdrew. The city's capture leaves the road to Damascus open for the main rebel offensive from the north -- while opposition factions in the south are already on the capital's doorstep.
These images on social media show Syrian protesters toppling a statue of the president's late father in the southern suburbs of Damascus. Syrian state media report that President Bashar al-Assad is still in the capital, although he hasn't been seen in days. Government soldiers have been seen fleeing across the border into Iraq.
In cities recently captured by the rebels, residents are already celebrating the end of Assad's decades-long rule.
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Syrian security forces continue an offensive to take over the Bab Amr neighborhood in Homs, a stronghold of the armed opposition.
Ordinary people say the shelling is random, with many civilians being killed.
The government insists it's fighting armed gangs which are attacking both civilians and security forces.
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Syrian opposition fighters say they have taken control of the towns of Talbisa and Rastan, bringing them within miles (km) of Homs city. A video shared on social media reportedly shows fighters driving through Rastan.
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Syrian opposition forces took control of the third largest city Homs. There've been scenes of celebration in the city.
People have been gathering in central Homs and slashed posters of President Bashar al-Assad and climbed on a statue of his father, Hafez al-Assad.
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Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also captured the city of Aleppo. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
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Syrian rebels are approaching a third major city in their rapid advance against the forces of President Bashar Al Assad.
The rebel forces are closing in on the central city of Homs as they push to take control of the country's third-largest city, according to pro-government media and an opposition war monitor.
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Syrian rebel leaders say they are now in full control of the strategic city of Homs after government forces withdrew. The city's capture leaves the road to Damascus open for the main rebel offensive from the north -- while opposition factions in the south are already on the capital's doorstep.
These images on social media show Syrian protesters toppling a statue of the president's late father in the southern suburbs of Damascus. Syrian state media report that President Bashar al-Assad is still in the capital, although he hasn't been seen in days. Government soldiers have been seen fleeing across the border into Iraq.
In cities recently captured by the rebels, residents are already celebrating the end of Assad's decades-long rule.
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0:00 Rebel leaders say they now control Homs
3:12 Aaron Zelin, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
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Homs (/hɔːms/;Arabic:حمص / ALA-LC: Ḥimṣ), previously known as Emesa (Greek: Ἔμεσα Emesa), is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 metres (1,644ft) above sea level and is located 162 kilometres (101mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
Previous to the Syrian war, Homs was a major industrial centre, and with a population of at least 652,609 people in 2004, it was the third largest city in Syria after Aleppo to the north and the capital Damascus to the south. Its population reflects Syria's general religious diversity, composed mostly of Arabic-speaking Sunni Muslims and Alawite and Christian minorities. There are a number of historic mosques and churches in the city, and it is close to the Krak des Chevaliers castle, a world heritage site.
Homs did not emerge into the historical record until the 1st century BCE at the time of the Seleucids. It later became the capital of a kingdom ruled by the Emesani dynasty who gave the city its name. Originally a center of worship for the sun god El-Gabal, it later gained importance in Christianity under the Byzantines. Homs was conquered by the Muslims in the 7th century and made capital of a district that bore its current name. Throughout the Islamic era, Muslim dynasties contending for control of Syria sought after Homs due to the city's strategic position in the area. Homs began to decline under the Ottomans and only in the 19th century did the city regain its economic importance when its cotton industry boomed. During French Mandate rule, the city became a center of insurrection and, after independence in 1946, a center of Baathist resistance to the first Syrian governments.
... or following bloody confrontations), or by receiving quantities of weapons after agreements with notables from villages and towns in the rural areas of Daraa, Homs, Hama, Latakia, and Tartus.
Tensions continue to simmer in the Syrian city of Homs, months after the collapse of PresidentBashar al-Assad's regime, with near-daily attacks and assassinations rattling the population ... Homs remains ...
The HomsGeneralSecurity Forces also arrested Kamel Abbas, known by his alias “Abu HaidarMario,” regarded as one of the most dangerous individuals associated with crimes of the former Assad regime.
The pan-Arab al-Mayadeen television news channel reported that 13 Alawites lost their lives over the past 24 hours in various areas of Homs... The Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood in Homs has witnessed heightened security measures following recent incidents.
Homs, SANA-The al-Wathba Sports Club administration welcomed 70 displaced families from Homs residing in Zoghra Camp near Jarabulus at its headquarters today, as this was part of the Caravan of Glory initiative launched by the club last week.