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April 16, 2013

Syrian Opposition Says 30 Children Killed in Gov’t Air Strike 
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Syrian troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad appear to have broken a
rebel blockade of two key bases in the province of Idlib. According to
opposition activists, up to 50 rebel fighters were killed in the
clashes. Meanwhile, Syria's main political opposition group says nearly
30 children were killed in a government air strike on Sunday.

 

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