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June 6, 2011

96 Killed in Syrian Violence 
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In Syria, at least 96 people have died over the past three days in the
continued crackdown on protests against President Bashar al-Assad. An
estimated 65 people were killed in the town of Hama on Friday when
government forces attacked demonstrators. The violence spread to a
northwestern town on Saturday where residents say government snipers
fired on mourners attending a funeral for six protesters killed last
week. Human rights groups estimate forces loyal to Assad have killed at
least 1,100 people since anti-government demonstrations erupted in
March.



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