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April 25, 2011

Syria Deploys Troops and Tanks in Continuing Crackdown, 20 Killed, Border Sealed 
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Syria's crackdown on anti-government protesters is intensifying. At
least 20 people have died so far today in the city of Daraa after
thousands of troops backed with tanks opened fire on protesters. Syria
has also sealed off its border with Jordan. On Sunday, at least 13
civilians were shot dead in the town of Jableh. And at least 112 people
were killed in Syria on Friday in the deadliest day since
anti-government protests began last month. The Wall Street Journal
reports the Obama administration is drafting an executive order to
freeze the assets of senior Syrian officials.



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