Syrian forces shell Homs
- 12 years ago
Black smoke billows over the Syrian city of Homs.
Video uploaded to a social media website purportedly shows Homs being bombarded by government forces.
Reuters cannot independently verify the footage.
Authorities are attempting to subdue a year-long uprising.
But residents say the shelling is killing civilians and rebels indiscriminately.
On Monday, Turkey closed its embassy, following the example of many Arab and Western states.
Once a close ally of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, it joins a growing number of major powers calling for him to step down.
Jessica Gray, Reuters
Video uploaded to a social media website purportedly shows Homs being bombarded by government forces.
Reuters cannot independently verify the footage.
Authorities are attempting to subdue a year-long uprising.
But residents say the shelling is killing civilians and rebels indiscriminately.
On Monday, Turkey closed its embassy, following the example of many Arab and Western states.
Once a close ally of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, it joins a growing number of major powers calling for him to step down.
Jessica Gray, Reuters