Syrian protesters claim ‘brutal treatment’
New footage claims to show government troops supporting “thugs” in tackling protesters.

Published On 14 Jun 2011
In Syria, reports suggest security forces are widening their activities in the north of the country to round up more anti-government protesters.
But the crackdown is not stopping the demonstrations from taking place.
Al Jazeera’s Caroline Malone reports on video that has emerged, which claims to show government troops supporting “thugs” in tackling protesters.
Source: Al Jazeera