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August 27, 2012

Syrian Forces Accused of Killing Over 300 Near Damascus 
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Syrian government forces are being accused of committing what could be
the deadliest massacre of Syria's 17-month old conflict to date. On
Saturday, activist groups said more than 300 bodies were found in homes
around Daraya, most of them showing signs of "execution-style" murder.
Unverified video shows rows of bodies, including those of children,
bloodied and wrapped in sheets. The killings occurred as the Syrian
regime retook control of Daraya after three days of fighting. The regime
has denied responsibility and accused rebel forces of carrying out the
massacre. Overall, activists say more than 400 people were killed across
Syria on Saturday — the country's bloodiest day since the conflict
began. Dozens more were killed in violence on Sunday. Earlier today,
rebel forces claimed responsibility for downing a Syrian military
helicopter over Damascus.

 

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