Syria Sends Army Reinforcements Into Deraa -- Al Jazeera
Arrests and raids reported in several towns where protests have occurred despite growing diplomatic pressure on Assad.
The Syrian army has sent more tanks and reinforcements into Deraa as part of a widening crackdown against opponents of the government, and sporadic explosions are being heard in the flashpoint southern city, witnesses say.
Witnesses said a convoy of about 30 tanks were seen on the circular highway outside the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Wednesday.
Troops have been deployed since Monday in Deraa - where the uprising began more than five weeks ago - and activists said more gunfire could be heard on Wednesday.
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Italy, France urge EU sanctions as Syria violence escalates -- RIA Novosti
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European leaders threaten Syria with sanctions -- Washington Post
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Tanks signal beginning of end for Assad -- David Gardner, Financial Times
Obama's conflicting policies on Syria -- Aaron David Miller, Politico
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