Syrian Tanks Storm Banias a Day After 40 Protesters Killed
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Syrian tanks stormed the coastal city of Banias today, and protesters tried to keep them out by forming human chains amid deadly confrontations with security forces, according to Agence France-Presse.
The U.S. called yesterday for a “strong international response” to Syria’s crackdown. Security forces killed as many as 40 people and arrested hundreds during demonstrations on Friday, according to the London-based Syrian Human Rights Committee. Syria denied the reports, according to al-Jazeera.