Syrian forces clash with opposition in al-Heffa, 36 reported dead

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At least 36 people were killed in clashes in Syria Tuesday (June 12th) as government supporters prevented United Nations observers from visiting the town of al-Heffa, AFP reported.

Government troops shelled opposition forces in northwestern Latakia province, continuing the assault on al-Heffa for the eighth straight day, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Observatory, said at least 120 people were killed in al-Heffa in the eight days since the fighting began, including 68 troops, 29 civilians and 23 rebel fighters. Hundreds of civilians were reported wounded.

Also on Tuesday, troops shelled opposition forces in eastern Deir Ezzor province, killing at least 13 people, as well as in northern Aleppo province and several parts of Homs.

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    مولان

    2012-6-13

    The international community has to move to rescue the Syrian people from the crimes committed by Bashar against the civilians and punish him for his ugly crimes. All the Arab countries have to condemn him for his actions. The Syrian Revolution is pure; it started because they don't want Bashar al-Assad, who forces his regime on the people. How can you be that harsh? Your people don't want you and you are suppressing them. Many martyrs died and we don't see any action from the Arab regimes. Syria has to be purified from the criminal Bashar al-Assad and his government. This is the only way to save Syria and Syrians and save the entire Arab region from this savage criminal, who is covering himself in front of people by denying those actions. His calmness proves his guilt. Bashar al-Assad committed many criminal actions with the whole world hearing and watching him. He is the first person responsible for shooting fire at his own people. It is really scary that what we see on TV is a small fraction of the truth. Bashar al-Assad is working on smuggling the Syrians' money to Russia, which is his first ally. He is making sure that if rebels reach him, he will have somewhere to run after ruining the entire infrastructure. The Assad regime cannot be assassinated by anyone from the inside, especially since all of them are the same. That means they have had the same interests since the time of his father. More than half the economic infrastructure was destroyed; the Syrian regime cut and sabotaged most of the services. Many were arrested and killed in most of the rebelling Syrian cities. The houses and hospitals are destroyed, whether through random shelling or deliberately by the forces of the Syrian regime. No injured person is allowed to come near the hospital; this increases their crimes.

  • Waheed

    2012-6-12

    Horrible crimes are carried out by the Syrian regime which is clinging to power with an iron fist, with offender Bashar Al Assad killing his people including children. He went too far with his tyranny and he is now considered as a war criminal and was convicted by all political parties. However, I cannot understand Russia's position and why it is standing by him, forbidding the UN Security Council from issuing a resolution condemning him. Bashar Al Assad was ruthless to all his people; he has killed, dragged and shed the blood of his fellow citizens, including young people, women and children. Bashar has spread corruption and injustice throughout Syria. All the Syrian people want to oust Bashar in retaliation for all those he has killed, breaking the heart of their families. Adding insult to injury, the Syrian army is helping Bashar in killing unarmed Syrian citizens who do not have weapons to confront this tyrant. Syria needs an immediate (international) resolution condemning what is happening on its territory, including heinous crimes. We are unable to understand this (international community's) silence.