(Wall Street Journal) Sam Dagher - Going up to Mount Qassioun to picnic or soak in spectacular views of Damascus is a favorite outing of many Syrians, particularly during the hot summer months. But today Qassioun is a restricted military area off limits to most Syrians. Artillery used by the Syrian army to hit rebel positions in Damascus and surrounding areas is stationed on parts of the mountain.
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