At least 25 people have been killed and many others injured after Syrian warships and tanks opened fire on the port city of Latakia, activists said.
A resident in al-Ramel, one of the neighbourhoods which came under attack on Sunday, said at least three gunboats were taking part in the offensive.
"Many homes have been destroyed and the shabiha have broken into shops and businesses," he said, referring to pro-government thugs.
The security forces appear to be intent on crushing dissent in the neighbourhood, which has seen large anti-government protests since the Syrian uprising began in mid-March.
journalists since the five-month-old uprising against Assad began, making it difficult to verify reports from both sides. (more of the article)
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