| February 2012 Idlib operation | |||||||
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11–54 killed (February 15) 38 killed (February 16) 55 killed (February 21)[2] (opposition source) | |||||||
The February 2012 Idlib operation was an action taken by the Regular Syrian Army, against anti-government Syrian forces in the city of Idlib, central city of the Idlib Governorate, as part of the 2011–2012 Syrian uprising. The operation began on February 14, 2012.[3]
Background[]
As early as February 12, it was reported that the opposition forces within the city of Idlib were under preparations for the "inevitable attack" by Syrian Army troops.[4]
Events[]
The operation in Idlib city began on February 14, 2012.[3] The Syrian Revolution General Commission reported that 54 people have been killed by security force gunfire across Syria on February 15, with most of the deaths in Idlib.[5] The LCC reported the number of deaths at Idlib on February 15 at 11 fatalities.[6] Chinese media reported photos of Idlib residents escaping a tank attack on the city.[7]
On February 16, Russian sources reported that several of the Idlib neighbourhoods fell under the control of armed groups who were looting government buildings and private offices.[8] The LCC reported that a massacre took place in the city, with 38 people killed, most in the Muhameel, allegedly executed by Syrian Army.[9] Heavy tank fire was also reported in the area.[9]
On February 19, FSA gunmen killed a state prosecutor and a judge.[10]
On February 21, LCC reported 55 were killed in a massacre.[citation needed]
References[]
- ↑ Abouzeid, Rania (February 11, 2012). "Syrian Rebels Plot Their Next Moves: A Time Exclusive". Time. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. https://archive.is/ZvL8.
- ↑ http://www.lccsyria.org/6613
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 [1]
- ↑ Opposition Stronghold Prepares For Assault, 12 February 2012
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ [3]
- ↑ [4]
- ↑ [5]
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 [6]
- ↑ http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120219/northwest-syria-rebels-assad-loyalists-violence-120219/20120219/?hub=EdmontonHome
External links[]
- Telegraph "Syria: Idlib rebels prepare for Assad onslaught" [7]
- Sina: "Syrian citizens escape from homes after Army tanks attack Idlib".
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