U.S. President Barack Obama says he is “appalled” by Syria’s use of violence against its own people, after rights activists said an army attack on the central city of Hama killed at least 80 people. The White House released a statement Sunday that the “horrifying” reports out of Hama are demonstrating the “true character” of […]
US President, UN Chief Condemn Syria’s Assault on Hama
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Syrian Raid on Hama Kills 80
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say soldiers backed by tanks have fired on citizens during a raid in the flashpoint city of Hama, killing at least 80 people. Activists say the sound of machine guns and tank shells echoed across the city Sunday. Medical officials say hospitals are overrun with wounded people and are in desperate need of […]
US President, UN Chief Condemn Syria’s Assault on Hama
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is “appalled” by Syria’s use of violence against its own people, after rights activists said an army attack on the central city of Hama killed at least 80 people. The White House released a statement Sunday that the “horrifying” reports out of Hama are demonstrating the “true character” of […]
Syrian Raid on Hama Kills 45
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say soldiers backed by tanks have fired on citizens during a raid in the flashpoint city of Hama, killing at least 45 people. Activists say the sound of machine guns and tank shells echoed across the city Sunday. Medical officials say hospitals are overrun with scores of wounded people and are in desperate […]
Syrian Raid on Hama Kills 45
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say soldiers backed by tanks have fired on citizens during a raid in the flashpoint city of Hama, killing at least 45 people. Activists say the sound of machine guns and tank shells echoed across the city Sunday. Medical officials say hospitals are overrun with scores of wounded people and are in desperate […]
Syrian Raid on Hama Kills 45
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say soldiers backed by tanks have fired on citizens during a raid in the flashpoint city of Hama, killing at least 45 people. Activists say the sound of machine guns and tank shells echoed across the city Sunday. Medical officials say hospitals are overrun with scores of wounded people and are in desperate […]
Syrian Raid on Hama Kills 23
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
Activists and witnesses in Syria say army tanks rolled into the central city of Hama early Sunday, killing at least 23 people. The death toll is expected to rise. The witnesses say there has been heavy gunfire in Hama, which has been the scene of large protests against President Bashar al-Assad. Activists say Mr. Assad […]
Syrian Troops Storm Hama,Casualties Involved
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
Activists and witnesses in Syria say troops in tanks stormed into the central city of Hama early Sunday, killing at least 13 people. The witnesses say there has been heavy gunfire in Hama, which has been the scene of large protests against President Bashar al-Assad. Activists say Mr. Assad is trying to crush the largely […]
8 Killed in Syrian Security Force Raids
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have had a deadly clash with rock-throwing residents near the eastern town of Deir el-Zour. Activists and witnesses say at least three people were killed during the confrontation on Saturday after Syrian forces opened fire on residents. Earlier Saturday, activists said at least five people were killed as security forces conducted overnight […]
Syrian Forces Conduct Deadly Overnight Raids
Posted July 30th, 2011 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
At least five people have been killed after Syrian security forces conducted overnight raids, in an apparent crack down on dissent. Activists said Saturday that forces moved into a Damascus suburb and opened fire on civilians. The Associated Press says a similar raid took place in the eastern town of al-Boukamal. On Friday, rights groups […]
