Monday, August 29, 2011

Inside Source: Update on Syrian Army Defection in Idlib Province

Sources have confirmed that 30 soldiers from the Syrian army did defect while on duty in Idlib province. During a pitched battle between defecting soldiers and soldiers loyal to the regime, 22 soldiers were able to escape into the countryside while another 8 were killed during the battle. The remaining 22 soldiers are reported to been able to make it to safety and were taken by activists to a safe location for their protection.

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