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Pro-Assad Forces Accused of New Massacre in Syria

HeadlineJul 13, 2012

Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are being accused of a new massacre, with more than 150 civilians reportedly slain in the province of Hama. The killings occurred in a village named Tremseh, with some reports saying up to 220 people died. It would be the worst known attack inside Syria since pro-government forces were accused of killing more than 100 civilians in Houla in May.

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