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March 19, 2012       Share:    

Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/03/19/uk-syria-idUKBRE82G04H20120319

Heavy Fighting in Syrian Capital, Residents Say

(Reuters) Khaled Yacoub Oweis - A heavy firefight broke out on Monday between Free Syrian Army rebels and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in the al-Mezze district of Damascus that is home to several security installations, witnesses said. They reported heavy machinegun and rocket-propelled grenade fire. As hundreds gathered on Sunday in Damascus to mourn victims of car bombings the previous day, activists said security forces beat and arrested people when protesters began shouting "the people want to topple the regime." On Saturday twin blasts killed 27 people in Damascus and wounded nearly 100 others.

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