Updated Apr 11, 2018

Map: The groups that control Syria

This map shows which groups dominate different parts of Syria, including the areas controlled by the Syrian government and the areas held by opposition groups, according to analysts at IHS Markit's Conflict Monitor.

The big picture: This gives the latest look at the conflict zones as President Trump considers military action in response to a suspected chemical attack on Douma, a town northeast of Damascus that's dominated by rebel groups.

Data: Conflict Monitor by IHS Markit as of April 9; Map: Lazaro Gamio/Axios
Data: Conflict Monitor by IHS Markit as of April 9; Map: Lazaro Gamio/Axios
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