Syrian tanks occupy main Hama square
China Daily | Updated: 2011-08-04 08:04
AMMAN, Jordon - Syrian tanks occupied the main Orontes Square in central Hama after heavy shelling of the city on Wednesday, residents said.
Tanks were seen thrusting to the center from the south, accompanied by an array of pro-government units, including militiamen known as "shabbiha", paratroopers and special forces, one of the residents told Reuters by satellite phone from Hama.
The square has been the venue of some of the largest demonstrations against President Bashar al-Assad's rule during a five-month protest movement.
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