Friday, January 10, 2014

Dozens Of Rebels Killed Trying To Break The Syrian Military Seige Of Homs

Besieged areas of Homs have been severely damaged by shelling

Homs: Syria Rebels 'Die Trying To Break Siege' -- BBC

Forces loyal to the Syrian government have reportedly killed dozens of rebels who were trying to break an army siege of parts of Homs, in central Syria.

State-owned news agency Sana said troops killed 37 "terrorists" in one operation alone and several others in other attacks.

UK-based activist group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 45 rebels were killed.

Syria's civil war has left at least 100,000 people dead.

The army's siege of rebel-held areas in Homs's Old City has lasted more than a year.

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More News On The Siege Of Homs

Syrian army kills dozens of rebels trying to break siege on opposition-held areas of Homs -- FOX News/AP
At least 45 Syrian rebels killed in Homs fighting: NGO -- Daily Star/AFP
Syria: 45 rebels dead in fierce Homs clashes -- AL Bawaba

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