Syria: Satellite images from Aleppo raise concerns over risk to civilians

Headline Title: Syria: Satellite images from Aleppo raise concerns over risk to civilians 07 August 2012 Satellite images collected from Aleppo and the surrounding area released by Amnesty International today show the increased use of heavy weaponry, including near residential areas, and raise urgent concerns over the impending assault on the beleaguered Syrian city. Images from the small nearby town of Anadan reveal more than 600 probable artillery impact craters from heavy fighting between Syrian armed forces and armed opposition groups. "Amnesty International is sending a clear…

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