Khaled bin Walid mosque shelled in Syria's Homs
Video presented as having been shot on July 11, 2013 shows the shelling of the Khaled bin Walid mosque and surrounding area in the Syrian city of Homs, a symbol of the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. The ancient place of worship noted for its Ottoman and Mameluk architectural style is where a prominent Arab warrior is said to be buried. The historic mosque was the launchpad of anti-regime demonstrations. Residents of Homs have endured a month-long offensive by the regime, which claimed to have recaptured a key rebel district on Monday. ATTENTION: These images have been obtained from YouTube. We have been able to verify that they were filmed in Homs, Syria. Duration: 00:37
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