16 Nov 2011

Syrian Uprising Becoming Civil War

Syria's uprising began with peaceful protests but with attacks by army defectors on government troops increasing, it is fast turning into a civil war. Dozens of soldiers loyal to the regime of President Bashar al Assad were reported killed in the latest clashes in the province of Deraa.

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Every week new videos emerge on social networking websites showing men in Syrian army uniforms apparently declaring their allegiance to the opposition. These defectors are part of a growing force calling itself the Free Syrian Army. More on Sky News