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Syrian Warplanes Stage Raid on Arsal, Several Wounded
[An Nahar] Syrian warplanes raided on Friday several areas on the outskirts of the eastern border town of Arsal, the state-run National News Agency reported.According to NNA, the jet planes targeted the areas of al-Ajram and al-Zamurani. Ambulances rushed to the scene to transfer those who were maimed to hospitals, the news agency said. Arsal, a predominantly Sunni area, backs the uprising against Syrian  Hereditary President-for-Life Bashir Pencilneckal-Assad Scourge of Qusayr... . The town lies 12 kilometers from the border with Syria and has been used as a conduit for weapons and rebels to enter Syria, while also serving as a refuge for people fleeing the conflict. The town has seen a massive influx of refugees as a result of the heavy fighting in Qalamoun. Posted by: Fred 2014-08-02 |
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