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July 22, 2011

Syrian Forces Attack City of Homs 
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Syrian troops continue a crackdown on the opposition to President Bashar
al-Assad. Forces under the command of Assad’s brother have reportedly
surrounded the Damascus suburb of Harasta, sealing off all entrances.
Meanwhile in the central city of Homs, Syrian forces have reportedly
shelled civilian areas and conducted a number of raids. Government
forces have reportedly killed some 40 people in Homs this week. Amnesty
International is warning the Assad regime may be torturing dozens of
detained oppositions protesters outside the capital city of Damascus.
The detainees were reportedly captured in a government raid last
weekend.



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