Rebels extended their control over parts of Ghouta, an agricultural area to the south and east of Damascus. Damascus airport remains closed to civilian traffic, but Iranian planes land every two to three days allegedly bringing arms to the Assad regime. A brigadier general and 20 soldiers defected.
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