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Damascus Lookout Point Becomes Base to Shell Rebels


(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.
2013-07-31 00:00:00
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