Monday, June 3, 2013

The Brutal Battle For The Besieged Syrian Town Of Qusair Continues



Battle For Qusair Enters Third Week, Civilians Remain Trapped -- Daily Star

BEIRUT: The battle for Qusair entered its third week Monday, as wounded civilians remain trapped in the besieged town, the regime having vowed not to let the Red Cross enter until fighting is over.

The regime, backed by Hezbollah, is trying to win back the border town from the rebels, as it both provides a vital lifeline for the opposition to secure weapons and supplies, and secures a link between Damascus and the coastal Alawite heartland.

The army began shelling the town again early Monday morning, according to activists.

A doctor, based in Qusair, told the Daily Star Monday that he had seen some 1,000 people, mostly civilians at a field hospital. He said most of the injuries appeared to be the result of shelling or sniper fire.

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More News On The Battle For The Syrian Town Of Qusair

A Look at the Fighting in Syria's Town of Qusair -- ABC News/AP
Syrian rebel stronghold pounded by government shelling -- L.A. Times
Qusayr doctor pleads for help -- Al Jazeera
Doctor pleads for help for 300 wounded trapped in embattled Syrian town -- FOX News/AP
300 wounded trapped in Qusayr -- Arab News
Hundreds of wounded civilians trapped in embattled Syria town, doctor says -- NBC
Wounded and civilians trapped in Syria's Qusair -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Red Cross pushing for access to Syria's besieged Qusair -- Reuters
Diplomat: Russia Blocks UN Declaration on Qusair -- AP
Kerry Fears Fallout From Fighting in Syrian Town -- Voice of America

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