Syrian forces, ’attack protesters’ in crackdown

In the suburbs of Deraa in Syria where protests flared last month it is being reported that forces loyal to the government have opened fire in areas of the city. Campaigners claim eight tanks went into the old quarter with the army shooting at random. Several bodies were seen lying near a mosque. It is a pattern being repeated in other cities across the country, according to reports from protesters. In Douma it is claimed scores of people have been arrested and all communications cut off. ... h