Syria conflict: Regime 'kills dozens' in Damascus
16:01, 2 August 2012
DAMASCUS. August 2. KAZINFORM Syrian government forces launched two operations in Damascus to root out rebel activists on Wednesday, killing at least 70, the opposition has said.
According to BBC, troops reportedly went from house to house demanding to see people's papers, and summarily executed many of their victims, according to activists.
Syrian state TV said "dozens of terrorists" surrendered or were killed in the operation.
Meanwhile rebels say they are attacking an airport near the city of Aleppo.
Opposition forces are reportedly using a tank captured from the army to bombard the Menagh air base near the northern city.
Heavy clashes were also reported near the border with Turkey, about 50km (30 miles) from Aleppo.
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