Syria News - May 1, 2012 (Warning: Graphic Videos)
May 1, 2012 - Tuesday ended with the fall of 45 martyrs slaughtered by the regime’s forces, including an entire family and defected soldiers. The distributions are as follows; 18 in the regime’s massacre in Idlib, 8 in Hama, 8 in Homs, 4 in Deir Ezzor, 3 in Damascus Suburbs (Dumair, Harasta, and Qatna), 2 in Daraa, 2 in Aleppo and 1 in Raqqa...Idlib: The local Coordination Committees document 141 martyrs ,including 9 children and many wounded as well as several destroyed homes were the outcome of the regime's army's operations in the province since the entry of the UN observers to Syria under the Syrian regime's consent to a cease-fire and withdrawal of the military appearance from cities. The UN observers entered Idlib city last week for the first time. Several areas have witnessed violent shelling and continuous gunfire, accompanied by raid and arrest of activists campaigns since the UN observers arrival...
Mashmshaan, #Idlib: Homes demolished due to shelling by regime forces [1 May 2012].
Homs
(05-01-12) Al-Khaldiya | Homs | Attempts to Save Ahmed Bakour Shot by Assad Sniper
He later passed away:
Ar-Rastan; This female casualty, Yusra As-Salam, was shot to death by a sniper, and her family is captured here saying their very emotional final good-byes:
As-Sa’an: Even animals are not safe from the invasions of the regime’s forces on towns and villages. These cows were killed by the regime’s forces and the narrator is asking, "Is their crime that they asked for freedom?:
Homs The destruction caused by Assad's random bombardments. Baba Amr/ Sultania Neighborhood
Saaen The moment Assad's artillery shell hits the minaret of a mosque. 1-5-2012
The "Samba" ice cream factory was shelled and burned by the regime’s forces
Hama
Hama: Arabeen: Martyr Amer Ibrahim Jabalwi
(05-01-12) Bab Sbaa | Homs | Assad Forces & Snipers in City
Damascus
Martyr Ahmad Mahmoud Hamad – Dumeir city – Defected sergeant
Douma Vehicles of Assad forces filled with stolen goods & civilians detained.28-4-12
Douma, #Damascus Suburbs: Regime thugs storm the city with tanks and other armored vehicles [1 May 2012].
Daraa
(05-01-12) Al-Mahatta | Daraa | Man in Critical Condition, Another a Martyr
The mothers of martyrs perform the farewell rituals before the burial of their sons
The regime’s armored vehicles in Al-Harrak
Deir ez-Zor
(05-01-12) Deir ez-Zor| Martyr & Local Distributor of Cheese&Milk, Salih Badir Al-Ajoor Al-Askar
Abu Kamal: Umar Mayzar At-Tuwaibee’s body arriving at his family’s home:
Aleppo
Atarib, #Aleppo: Regime forces shelling and firing at the city [1 May 2012].
Aleppo | Al-Atarib; Shelling and gunfire at the hands of the regime’s forces was continuous on Monday, targeting everything and anyone
Aleppo: Atareb: The Signs of Bombing on the Houses
Atarib, #Aleppo: Aftermath of shelling by regime forces on shops [1 May 2012].
Tuesday ended with the fall of 45 martyrs slaughtered by the regime’s forces, including an entire family and defected soldiers. The distributions are as follows; 18 in the regime’s massacre in Idlib, 8 in Hama, 8 in Homs, 4 in Deir Ezzor, 3 in Damascus Suburbs (Dumair, Harasta, and Qatna), 2 in Daraa, 2 in Aleppo and 1 in Raqqa.
Idlib: The local Coordination Committees document 141 martyrs ,including 9 children and many wounded as well as several destroyed homes were the outcome of the regime's army's operations in the province since the entry of the UN observers to Syria under the Syrian regime's consent to a cease-fire and withdrawal of the military appearance from cities. The UN observers entered Idlib city last week for the first time. Several areas have witnessed violent shelling and continuous gunfire, accompanied by raid and arrest of activists campaigns since the UN observers arrival. However, the visit of the observers today was short, did not exceed several minutes, to Ariha city, which was under violent shelling most of the day yesterday. The observers then arrived Jesr Al-Shughour city. The activists there tried to take the observers to the location of where the regime's military machinery are stationed, however, rejection was there answer in most of the cities. Last night, the villages of Jisr Shoughor have faced the heaviest bombing since the beginning of the revolution resulted in the fall of several martyrs, including an entire family, in addition to many wounded and damaged houses. This is due to the daily revolutionary movement that is ongoing. It is worth mentioning that the UN team is backed by large security forces in all visits to the cities.
Damascus Suburbs: Daraya: Reports indicate that dozens of civilians were injured including ones in critical injuries due to the indiscriminate firing targeting the homes in the city.
Homs: Rastan: Violent artillery shelling targeting the city is reported in conjunction with intense gunfire by heavy machineguns.
Damascus Suburbs: Daraya: heavy security reinforcements storm the town now and start combing the Thawra Street.
Damascus Suburbs: Zamlaka: Intensive gunfire targeting homes. One building was destroyed due to the regime's shelling using Shilkas.
Damascus Suburbs: Daraya: Violent and intensive gunfire from machinegun and Shilkas targeting the city. Several strong explosions are reported.
Aleppo: A demonstration has just started in the neighbourhood of Saif Al-Dawla demanding toppling the regime.
Damascus: Jobar: Regine forces stationed at Jisr Zimlaka and Jobar are firing heavy machineguns and anti-aircraft missiles and targeting homes. Regime tanks are moving from Jir Zamalaka amid intense gunfire at anything moving.
Hama: Sahel Ghab: Regime forces stationed at Modiq Castle launched a mortar shell which landed on Hobaz Village and its residents.
Damascus Suburbs: Harasta: Intense gunfire by machineguns stationed at several checkpoints within the areas including Atstrad, al-Sabeel, Abart Safwan, Jawieh, Thanawieh, the Automatic Bakery, and al-Koua'a.
Idlib: Areha: Several injuries including crtical ones are reported due to the ongoing gunfire by security forces.
Damascus Suburbs: Harasta: Intense gunfire was opened from medium and heavy weapons around the city. Anything that moves is being targeted by snipers.
Idlib: Mastouma: Intermittent gunfire from heavy weaponry and medium machine guns were reported in the area. Regime forces are terrorizing the townspeople.
Aleppo: Jeeneh: A night demonstration started in the village to demand the regime's ouster.
Homs: Hawla: Violent shelling using different kinds of weapons targeted Teldo city.
Damascus Suburbs: Hamourieh: Heavy gunfire from all checkpoints in the city to terrorize civilians.
Hama: A night demonstration started in Falah mosque in Alilat neighborhood to demand the regime's ouster.
Aleppo: Bayanoun: Shelling the town using BMP shells is reported.
Damascus Suburbs: Qateefeh: Sound of a strong explosion was heard in the town followed by heavy gunfire, in addition to planes flying over the area.
Aleppo: Izaz: Defected Sergeant Staff Juneid Juneid was martyred by the regime's army.
Idlib: Jabal Zawyeh: Heavy gunfire using Shilka tanks is reported, as well as a strong explosion that was most likely resulted from an artillery shell.
Hasakeh: Massive demonstrations started in Ghweiran and Aziziya neighborhoods with demands for the regime's ouster and trial.
Damascus Suburbs: Kesweh: Heavy security deployment in most of the city's streets amid a raid campaign that reached several houses in the western neighborhood.
Damascus: Jobar: Wounded fell after the security forces opened fire to disperse a demonstration started in the neighborhood, in addition to a random arrest campaign in the area.
Hama: Sahl Ghab: Saleh Jahem and his nephew were martyred by the security forces' gunfire from one of the checkpoints in the village of Toweeni
Damascus Suburbs: Rankos: Four soldiers defected at the Sabena Regime checkpoint and joined the Free Syrian Army.
Aleppo: An evening demonstration started in Marjeh neighborhood to chant for freedom and demand the regime's ouster
Damascus Rakken el-Dean: An evening demonstration started in front of Hammo Mosque and is now headed toward Ibin Ameed Street; participants have blocked Ibin Ameed Street
Damascus Suburbs: Yabroud: An evening demonstration started in the city to chant for freedom and condemn the regime's massacres.
Damascus Suburbs: Qara: An evening demonstration started from Iman Mosque with chants for freedom.
Daraa: An evening demonstration started in Qusour neighborhood to demand the regime's ouster.
Aleppo: Massive presence of security forces near the Oweis Mosque in the Salaheddin neighborhood.
Aleppo: An evening demonstration started from Shareyeh mosque in Jarablos to demand the regime's ouster.
Hama: A demonstration started after the Isha (night) prayer in the Arbaeen neighborhood with chants for the martyrs and demanding the regime's prosecution.
Damascus: Nahr Aisha: Security forces open fire and shoot tear gas to disperse a demonstration that had started in the neighborhood with chants for freedom.
Damascus Suburbs: Qatana: A demonstration just started despite the presence of security forces. Gunfire is heard from the cemetery checkpoint.
Homs: Rastan: Female Yusra Salameh was martyred by regime sniper's bullet, who were stationed at the engineering Brigade.
Daraa: Nahteh: An evening demonstration started in the town to chant for freedom and demand the regime's ouster.
Damascus Suburbs: Tadamon: An evening demonstration of people from the Golan Heights started in front of Zobeir Mosque with chants for freedom and the regime's ouster.
Daraa: An evening demonstration started in Yarmouk village to chant for freedom .
Damascus: The international highway to Jordan was closed near the Building of the General Farmer's Association using burning matter, followed by a massive security.
Idlib: Jabal Zawyeh: Heavy gunfire, and warplanes flying over the villages of Orem Al-Jouz and Rami were reported.
Deir Ezzor: Bokamal: A massive demonstration started in Jamaeyat neighborhood to chant for freedom and demand the regime's ouster.
Homs: Talkalakh: Heavy gunfire from Shilka tanks is reported, as well as mortar shelling at Hesen Castle, that is concentrated in Saraya and Qalaah neighborhoods.
Daraa: An Unidentified Martyr Fell After Being Shot by Security Forces.
Aleppo: Evening demonstration started in Firdaws area with chants for the regime's ouster.
Damascus Suburbs: Qatana: Security patrols are moving in the city's streets, especially around the consolation of the martyr Adnan Ismael Omar area, to prevent a demonstration there.
Damsacus Suburbs: Jdaidet Artouz: A massive demonstration started in the city to chant for freedom and demand the regime's ouster.
Damascus: A sit-in for young men and women in front of Salah al-Deen statue near Hamidiyeh market to demand the release of detainees. They raised slogans "We want the detainees", "We are not terrorists" and "Syria first, steadfast until the attainment of freedom". They also blocked the road for a minute and then moved towards the Justice Palace.
Aleppo: Raie: The defected sergeant staff, Mohammad Khider, was martyred by the regime's forces.
Homs: Artillery bombardment on the neighborhood of Qarabes and Jouret Shiyah is renewed in addition to heavy fire from heavy weapons and columns of smoke are rising.
Aleppo: Raie: Gunfire from heavy machine guns from helicopters is reported in addition to the raising of smoke columns.
Aleppo: An evening demonstration in Hamdanieh neighborhood to chant for freedom and demand the regime's ouster and prosecution.
Homs: The bodies of two martyrs from the Deir Baalbeh neighborhood were found. Their names are Inad Mashhour Alawi and Jassem Ayman Hassan.
Hama: Madeeq Castle: Security forces closed the entrances of the town, and set-up security checkpoints on all sides of the area.
Damascus: Hajar Aswad: A demonstration started near Abu Bakr Al-Seddeeq mosque to chant for freedom and demand the regime's ouster.
Aleppo: Raee: Military reinforcements are heading towards the village, and two helicopters took off Manegh Military airport heading towards the village as well.
Deir Ezzor: Violent artillery shelling targeted several areas in Deir Ezzor Suburbs (Qoureye, Ashara, Shuaitat, and Abou Hamam) by the regime's army stationed near Ain neighborhood in Qoureye city.
Aleppo: Raie: Gunfire from heavy machine guns of the vertical planes is opened on the village, and it is targeting civilian cars and everything that moves.
Deir Ezzor: Bokamal: Omar Abdulrazaq al-Toubi and two other persons from al-Mousilli family were martyred when the regime's thugs (shabiha) opened fire on them while they were in a public car.
Hasakeh: The defection of ten elements of the military security in Al-Rimelan and Malkieh.
Deir Ezzor: Aljurzi: The fall of several mortar shells on the town from an artillery that is stationed at the Ruins of Ain Ali.
Hasakeh: Ras al-Ain: Massive demonstration started in the city with chants for the disaster-stricken cities and demands for the regime's ouster.
Homs: Qusair: Nirazieh: Security forces have arrested some activists and looted homes and several orchards.
Idlib: Naireb: A large military build-up on the highway Aleppo - Lattakia next to rural development is reported, as well as setting-up a flash checkpoint near the gas station, and searching cars passing on the road.
Damascus Suburbs: Harasta: Heavy security deployment at the municipal building to coincide with the presence of the UN observers there. The regime has pulled out its military machinery to the outskirts of the city because of the advent of the UN team.
University of Aleppo: the security forces stormed the dormitories after a mass student demonstration that chanted to bring down the Syrian Regime.
Hasakeh: School administration in each of the Qahtaniya and Malkieh expels the students who participate in revolutionary activities and demonstrations.
Damascus Suburbs: Harasta: Ali Hasanain, 48, was martyred by the security forces fire this afternoon. He is a father of 5 children.
Hama: al-Madheeq Citadel: Reports of the fall of wounded in the town when security forces opened fire to disperse a demonstration chanted for the regime's ouster.
Deir Ezzor: Massive funeral procession for the martyr Salih Badr al-Ajour who was martyred by the regime's forces.
Homs: Qosair: A demonstration started in the city chants for freedom and the release of detainees.
Hama: Reyad Anezan and Rayyan Anezan were martyred after security forces and shabiha stationed on Al-Tweny bridge fired randomly at Kareem village.
Damascus Suburbs: Violent bombing targeting eastern Ghota farms from Hamouria direction, Beit Sawa, and Mesraba. Raid and arrest campaign is conducted in the outskirts of the mentioned towns amid destroying, looting, and killing cattle.
Damascus: Midan: A demonstration started from Al Sakhaneh Square chanting for freedom and the regime's ouster.
Damascus Suburb: Moaudamyeh: Arabic language Professor Mahmoud Jaber was arrested from his car in one of the checkpoints.
Idlib: Darkoush: An officer defected with 6 soldiers from the regime's army and joined the Free Syrian Army.
Damascus Suburbs : Almoadamia: The arrest of Arabic Language Doctor Mahmoud Jaber from his car in one of the checkpoints.
Homs: Abdelallah Mansour Masoud is martyred after he got wounded by regim's sniper bullet in Waar area two months ago.
Damascus Suburbs: Jesreen: Sounds of powerful explosions and heavy machine guns are hear from the direction of eastern Ghota lands.
Damascus Suburbs: Hamorieh: Heavy shelling targeting the orchards of the city and Raas al-Ain area half an hour ago till now along with security seige on the areas of Ashaari and Beit Sawa.
Homs: Amer Hamadi was martyred under the hands of security forces on Sharkas Street in the Bayada area.
Daraa: Inkhel: The gunfire still continues in the west of the city at Al Metoak Area, Al Tal Road, and there is security reinforcement in that area, and all checkpoints are called up in the city.
Damascus Suburbs: Hamorieh: Sweep and raid campaigns were launched by security forces have been ongoing since this morning in several areas of the city. In addition, several farms and orchards were raided.
Homs: Amer Hamadi was martyred under the hands of security forces on Sharkas Street in the Bayada area.
Damascus: Security forces and shabiha attacked the funeral procession for the martyr Majed Sabeh which set out from al-Aqsab Mosque on Malik Faisal Street. Dozens were detained.
Idlib: Jisr al-Shoughour: UN obserevers are in the city.
Homs: Talbesieh: Regime forces renewed the violent shelling on Sa'an Village.
Idlib: Abdulla Abdullatif Ballani, 13, was martyred by security forces stationed near one of the deployed checkpoints.
Hama: Khoubajeh: Hussien Ibrahim Mansoor, 37, was martyred due to the artillary shelling on the town.
Deir Ezzor: Warplanes are flying over the village of Buseira with reports of heavy gunfire and columns of smoke rising in the area.
Hama: Latamneh: The child, Ahmad Abdulghafour Shaheen, 7, was martyred by the Syrian security forces fire.
Aleppo: A demonstration started in New Aleppo neighbourhood on the outskirts of Benjamin village with chants for the disaster-stricken cities and demands for the regime's ouster.
Idlib: Heavy security deployment supported with armored vehicles in the Idlib city market.
Idlib: Jisr Shoughor: A general strike took place in the city to mourn the souls of the martyrs and the security forces and the army broke the locks of shops to break the strike.
Damascus Suburbs: Qatna: A demonstration started to condemn the assassination of martyr Adnan Omar with chants for the regime's ouster.
Idlib: Jabal Zawyeh: Heavy gunfire from the checkpoints stationed in the area, in addition to a curfew in Hantoteen village and sniping anyone who tries to leave his home.
Damascus Suburbs: Qatana: Shikh Adnan Omar was martyred after being shot by the regime forces when he went out of the mosque after Dawn prayer.
Idlib: Maaret Al Nouman: Spariodic gunfire from many checkpoints deployed in the city is reported which resulted in many wounded including a woman and an old man.
Damascus Suburbs: Al Dmeer: Sergeant Staff Ahmed Mahmoud Hammad was martyred in a trap near one of the checkpoints after his defection from the regime army and join thew FSA.
Hama: Intense gunfire is reported on Salah al-Dean Street, March 15th Street, and al-Dabagha area. Helicopters are also hovering over the area.
Idlb: Jisr Shoghour: Two artillery shells landed on a mosque near the Nakhla Church.
Jordanian government forces arrested Afaq Ahmed during his recent interview with regards to the bombings in Syria on al-Hewar network. It is worth noting that Mr. Ahmed announced his defection from the Syrian Intelligence Branch in front of the Human Rights Commission and due to the regime’s massacres in Saida, Daraa.
Idlib: Fatira: Defected Private Abdel Hadi Jadi' was martyred when regime forces ambushed him in the town. He was from the Bayada district in Homs.
Damascus Suburbs: Erbeen: Powerful explosions were heard in the city from Zamalka, and were followed by heavy gunfire from automatic weapons at the bridge that links Damascus and Zamalka.
Hama: Salamiyeh: Shabiha thugs are mobilizing along Qadamisa Road with their weapons, and there are sounds of gunfire in the immediate area.
Raqqa: Regime forces surround the National Hospital and refuse to return the body of martyr Abdallah Haj Omar to his family.
Idlib: 15 martyrs fell, as well as hundreds of wounded, including women and children, as a result of the heavy mortar, armored vehicle, and tank shelling at the villages of Mashmashan, Kastan, and Balmees. There are reports that a number of homes have been destroyed in these villages. This has been the worst shelling in these villages since the beginning of the Revolution. Regime forces continue to clearly target homes. The area is suffering a humanitarian crisis due to the difficulty in treating the wounded, the continuous shelling, and the lack of electricity or communications. This is taking place while the UN Observers are in Syria, and just days before Annan's report on the situation in Syria is due.
Raqqa: Abdallah Haj Omar, 17, was martyred due to wounds previously inflicted by regime forces.
Idlib: Jisr Shoghour: The heavy shelling continues in the villages near the city, and is accompanied by heavy gunfire from heavy weapons and a raid and arrest campaign.
Qamishli: Soldier Jamal Al-Najjar was martyred by security forces after he tried to defect, his funeral will take place today noon in his city Daraa Albalad.
Damascus: Masaken Barzeh: Security forces evacuated a building in Hakeem Street claiming that there is a bomb inside the building.
Tartous: Regime forces arrested approximately 50 people at the Taqawi Mosque, including the Imam, and retired Army officers of different ranks and their sons. The forces locked the mosque and prevented both the call to prayer and prayer.
Hama: Salamiya: Intensive shooting in Al-Hara Al-Qibliya in the city and security forces backed by cars are roaming the main square.
Idlib: Jisr Shoghour: An entire family of 6 was martyred when a shell landed on their house in the village of Mashmashan. Their names are Ghafran Ahmad Youssef, Shawki Youssef, Ibrahim Youssef, Ahmad Youssef, and Fawaz Ahmad Youssef. The heavy shelling has continued in the village for the past 2 hours, and it is impossible to determine the losses due to the difficulty in reaching the area and the continuous shelling.
Turkey-Syria Border: Renewed heavy shelling by regime forces was reported at the border near the Syrian refugee camps. Turkish ambulance sirens were heard, as was a powerful explosion.
Idlib: Jisr Alshoghour: Some injured in Mishmishan village by bombing of regime's army's cannons.
Damascus Suburbs: Douma: intense shooting from the snipers positioned on the Medical Tower Building.
Idlib: Martyrdom of Mustafa Zakkour by security forces that shot him dead in the city of Idlib.
Deir Ezzor: Bokamal: Security forces are raiding houses in the Aliat neighbourhood in the village of Soseh for the second consecutive day.
Damascus: Tadamon: 4 explosions were heard in the neighborhood, it's important to know that Da'boul street is surrounded and riads are going on there amid intensive shooting.
Idlib: Jisr Shoghour: The regime's army is targeting Kastan village with heavy artillery shelling.
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