Friday, July 27, 2012

SYRIA - Civil War 7/26/2012

"Syrian Rebels Brace for Government Advance; Aleppo Civilians Caught in Crossfire" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 7/26/2012

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SUMMARY: Syrian troops have positioned themselves on the edge of Aleppo, preparing to retake the city from rebel control. In response, rebels have reinforced their weapons stockpiles for the expected assault. Meanwhile, Aleppo's three million civilians are caught between the two forces. Independent Television News' Alex Thomson reports.




"On Syrian-Turkish Border, 'Underdog' Rebels Have Carved Out a Buffer Zone" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 7/26/2012

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SUMMARY: Pockets of Syria have fallen under the control of rebel fighters, the anti-Assad opposition forces known as the Syrian Free Army. Judy Woodruff speaks to NPR's Kelly McEvers about her recent trip to five towns along the Turkish border in rural Syria.

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