Middle East - Voice of America: Pro-Assad Militias Under Scrutiny After Syrian Massacre

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

Pro-Assad Militias Under Scrutiny After Syrian Massacre May 31st 2012, 15:45 WASHINGTON - Syrian pro-government militiamen known as the "shabiha" are facing international scrutiny for their alleged role in the May 25 massacre of more than 100 civilians in the central Syrian town of Houla. U.N. peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous said there are "strong suspicions" that shabiha gangs were responsible for the summary execution of dozens of men, women and children in their homes last week. Houla residents told visiting U.N. observers and reporters that ... Media files: 7C6ED946-636E-4034-8B6A-CBC370F91847_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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