Syria: Shocking Videos, Photos, & Tweets
A collection of amateur videos, digital photographs, and tweets related to the weekend's violence in Syria.
- The Continuing AssaultOn Monday evening, Syrian security services continued their assault on protesters in Daraa, with people taking to Twitter to report gunfire, tank sightings, and snipers on rooftops.
- Two Soldiers Shot DeadThis video allegedly shows two soldiers who were shot for refusing to fire upon the Syrian citizens. If true, it's a common theme that runs throughout the Arab Spring--members of a state security services being executed for refusing to follow murderous orders.
- 11 People Killed, 14 Others in the StreetsThe Washington Post: "Thousands of soldiers backed by tanks and snipers moved in before dawn to the city where Syria’s anti-government uprising began, causing panic in the streets when they opened fire indiscriminately on civilians and went house-to-house rounding up suspected protesters. At least 11 people were killed and 14 others lay in the streets — either dead or gravely wounded, witnesses said."
- Firing Live BulletsAt least three mourners were killed in the Syrian city of Barzeh on Saturday when security forces opened fire on the crowd. The following shows some of their bodies, and the injuries they sustained.
- "Guys! Call an Ambulance!"A peaceful demonstration turned bloody on Friday. This video shows the immediate aftermath after a crowd of protesters came under fire. It's terrifying--and very, very graphic.
- The White House CondemnsOn Friday, the White House released a statement condeming the actions in Syria. It had little effect--over the weekend, the government's security forces shot down over 100 protesters. Even more are missing. By Monday afternoon, the White House was reportedly eying sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
- Fire on DemonstratorsA man stands shirtless in the street, his hands raised. Within seconds, gun fire erupts and the cameraman struggles to get behind cover.
- A Surging Crowd, Then, BloodshedIncredible (and graphic) footage of a crowd surging against a wall of crackling gunfire--shot from the view of the protesters--ends with the camera focused on the head of a man, who had been shot just moments before.
- A Young Girl, Shot in the EyeCell phone footage shows a crowd of men carrying a young girl, her left eye pooling with blood. The video's description says she's been shot by a sniper.
- Fighting Tanks With StonesA small group of protesters, hiding behind a mound of dirt, throw stones and cans at passing tanks.
- A Shield, A MartyrThe body of a man lies in the back of a pickup truck as protesters search his pockets (presumably for ID). In the video description--translated via Google Translate--they refer to him as "a shield."
