Affrontements à حمص Homs : plus de 10 morts – 5 novembre 2011

10 Killed in Syria as Amnesty Takes Effect

voanews.com

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Syrian activists on Saturday reported more violence in the restive city of Homs, with at least 10 people killed after government forces used heavy artillery against protesters.

It was the fourth consecutive day that activists said government forces continued to pound the Baba Amr district of Homs.

The violence came on the same day as Syrian officials announced the release of 553 anti-government protesters as part of of an amnesty for Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

Under the deal announced by Syrian interior minister Friday, the government would grant amnesty to those guilty of bearing arms, but not responsible for killing anyone, if they turn themselves in. Shortly after the announcement, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland urged Syrians not to accept the offer. Read more…