Massacre in Syria

The people of Syria have a clear message now, one of asking the world for help. More than ever the regime of Bashar al-Assad has been slaughtering the people who dared stand up to him. The violence has reached new levels as the regime has been emboldened by the veto of the Arab League's proposal in the United Nations, by Russia and China.

It is estimated that over 100 are now dying daily as Syrian army forces shell towns and cities that have opposed and protested against the abuses of the government. Not all the dead were civilians, but the great majority are. Some do belong to the Free Army, as the fighters call themselves, most of whom are defectors from the national army. Funerals in some towns are no longer possible, as anyone seen on the street is shot at by the military. The dead are buried in the dark of night, by daring volunteers, who even then must dodge bullets.

Tanks and other armoured vehicles have been seen encircling rebel areas, and troops were spotted near some of the fringes of shelled territory. It seems clear that Syria has decided to wipe out the rebels completely, before it can become a civil war. The Free Army has ordered all under it's command to not fire, to preserve what little ammo they have. Orders are to protect the civilians from a ground assault when, not if, it comes.