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Syrian troops shell southern city
Activists say troops targeting houses in Deraa, the city where the uprising began a year ago.
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2012 10:36



Syrian government forces have been shelling the southern city of Deraa, which is where the uprising began a year ago.

Activists say troops are targeting houses with tank and artillery fire, killing and injuring scores of people.

Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from north Lebanon.
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