Syria Unrest: Hamza al-Khatib Becomes A Symbol Of Uprising

Tortured Boy Becomes Face Of Syria Uprising -- SKY News

The face of a tortured 13-year-old boy is fast emerging as a powerful symbol of Syria's uprising.

Hamza al Khatib disappeared during demonstrations on April 29 in the south of the country.

His mutilated body was returned to his family a month later.

In a gruesome video posted on the internet, apparent medical examiners point to gunshot wounds on his corpse.

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Syria unrest: Hamza al-Khatib a symbol of uprising -- BBC
Syrian unrest: Inquiry into Hamza al-Khatib's death -- BBC
Teenage victim becomes a symbol for Syria's revolution -- The Guardian
Torture of the child martyr: 'Rebel', 13, shot, kneecapped and had genitals removed before being killed by Syria's sadistic regime -- Daily Mail
Security forces accused over death of 13-year-old boy in Syria -- BBC
Video of Tortured Boy’s Corpse Deepens Anger in Syria -- New York Times
Apparent torture of boy reinvigorates Syria’s protest movement -- Washington Post
YouTube Video Of A Tortured, Murdered 13-Year Old Is Syria's Modern Emmett Till Moment -- Neal Ungerleider, Fast Company