15 June, 2011

Syrian troops 'widening' crackdown - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Syrian troops 'widening' crackdown - Middle East - Al Jazeera English: "Syrian security forces are reportedly widening an operation in the north of the country aimed at cracking down on anti-government protests amid reports of defections from the army's ranks.

Troops pushed towards the town of Maarat al-Numaan after detaining hundreds of people in a sweep through villages near Jisr al-Shughur, the Reuters news agency reported on Tuesday, citing residents who fled the area."

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