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A human rights official claimed that Syrian troops killed 22 people and wounded more than 80 more during a crackdown in the city of Hama. Amnesty International accused the government of committing “crimes against humanity.”

Security forces killed three anti-regime protesters in Homs, three in Idlib, two in the suburbs of Damascus, and one in Latakia. The government blamed “gunmen” for killing the protesters.

Security forces killed seven civilians during operations against anti-regime protesters in the villages of Mareyan and Ahsem. Britain accused Iran of supporting Syria’s crackdown on anti-regime elements.

Security forces killed 15 anti-regime protesters at rallies in Homs and Al Kasweh, a suburb of Damascus. Security forces are also continuing operations in villages along the border with Turkey.

Security forces killed seven people in the cities of Homs and Mayadeen. Troops opened fire on anti-regime protesters who showed up at rallies being held in support of President Assad.

President Assad said that “saboteurs” were behind the violence in Syria, and vowed to carry out political reforms. Syrians gathered in the streets throughout the country to protest Assad’s speech and demand real reforms.

Security forces killed eight Syrians. Refugees in the north said that security forces are torturing and executing anyone suspected of opposing the regime.

Syrian forces are continuing the crackdown on anti-regime elements in the north. Six people were killed in the town of Ariha near east of Jisr al Shughour, while tanks and armored vehicles have been deployed around the town of Albu Kamal.

Syrian troops have begun their assault on Jisr al Shoughour, where an army mutiny last week resulted in the deaths of 120 troops. The military has deployed tanks and helicopter gunships, and is shelling the town with artillery.

The Syrian military has begun to assault the town of Jisr al Shughour, where troops there last week mutinied and more than 120 security forces were killed. The military opened fire on protesters in Bosra al Harir, killing two.

The International Atomic Energy Agency will vote to require Syria to address the UNSC over its nuclear program. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called on Syria to stop killing civilians.

The military is deploying troops to Jisr al Shughour after the government claimed that more than 120 security personnel were killed there. Locals claim soldiers were killed during a mutiny by security forces sent to put down protests.

Security forces killed 31 people during anti-regime protests in Jisr al Shughour. The government claimed four policemen were also killed. Israel said Syria is orchestrating violence in the Golan that resulted in IDF forces killing 23 people.

Security forces killed 10 protesters in Hama. According to a human rights group, more than 50,000 people gathered in Hama to protest against the regime.

Syrian security forces killed 41 people, including children, while shelling and launching sniper attacks on civilians in the town of Rastan. The Assad regime is attempting to crush anti-government protests.

Syrian security forces bombed the southern town of Hirak, killing eight people, including a child. Troops are now in control of Hirak, which is near Daraa, a center of anti-regime activity.

Syrians in the towns of Talbiseh and Rastan near Homs have taken up arms to resist military attacks by President Assad’s forces. Am opposition “activist” confirmed residents have fought back but said there was no organized resistance.

Security forces killed 11 people in attacks in towns near Homs on May 29. The government agreed to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency inspection of a nuclear site at Al Kibar.