Document #1352173

BBC News (Author)

Syrian town of Rastan 'surrounded by tanks'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-middle-east-14706236

ecoi.net description:
According to activists, tanks and armoured vehicles have surrounded the town of Rastan; in separate operations in Damascus and in the province of Idlib, at least 6 people were reportedly killed; meanwhile, opposition leaders have announced the formation of a Transitional National Council to provide political leadership for the uprising
Country:
Syrian Arab Republic
Source:
BBC News (Author)
Published:
29 August 2011
Original link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-middle-east-14706236
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1352173 (former ID 200713)

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