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Mass Grave Found in Syria
Syrian mass grave found near Deraa, residents sayIn a grave near Deraa, 13 bodies were found in a field in the southern city. Of the 13 bodies, only 7 were identified. Many people believed that the state was responsible for the murder of the 13 people because of the condidtion in which the bodies were found. Aside from the bodies that were unearthered, hundreds more remained missing. -
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Syrian Revolution
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Syrian Security Kill 3
Syrian Secutiry Forces Kill Three Protesters in HomsSyrian officials killed no less the three protesters in Homs, the largest city in Syria and opened fire in other cities. A doctor used makeshift hospitals in homes to treated wounded patients. A naighborhood in the city was being cirvalinzed by tanks but Protests continued. -
Massacre in Hama
Syrian protesters reject Assad gesture amid fresh bloodshedHundreds of civilians were killed by security forces in Hama. 1,000 families fled the city in two days because of the brutality. Canons were opening fire on hundreds of civilians in the streets. The US publicaly stated that Asaad should leave office but do not interfere for fear of a bloodbath. -
Civil War?
Syria is heading for full-blown civil war, top UN official warnsBecause of the attacks made by Syrian Secutiry Forces against protestester, the country was dangerously close to beging a civil war.Some memebers of military refused to attack civilians, the chances of armed struggles increased. The US and Europe ruled out military intervention. -
Syrian Soldiers Killed for Revenge
Syrian rebels gun down eight soldiers in retaliation after civilian deathsEight Syrian soldiers were killed allegedly for revenge after securtiy forced killed five civilians. A three day general strike shut down most businesses which the city rebel council called the biggest government incursion since Ramadan. Since March 5,000 people were killed and 14,000 were put in detention since the major tensions of a civil war begun.
