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With Global Attention on ISIS, Regime Barrel Bombs Pound Syrian Civilians
“The barrel bombs are continuing and indeed they are the principal reason why civilians are dying in Syria today. ”.
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Follow via RSS“The barrel bombs are continuing and indeed they are the principal reason why civilians are dying in Syria today. ”.
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