BEIRUT (AP) — Warnings from Syrian activists of a humanitarian catastrophe in Homs grew more desperate today as government forces resumed shelling an opposition stronghold in the restive central city, where hundreds have died in a weekslong siege.
About 30 people, including two Western journalists, were killed in shelling on Wednesday — most of them in the rebel-held Baba Amr neighborhood which is the center of the resistance in the city. Homs has been under a fierce government attack for nearly three weeks now.
Homs-based activist Omar Shaker said intense barrages hit residential districts in Baba Amr again today, but there was no immediate word on casualties. He said food, water and medical supplies are running low in Baba Amr.
On Wednesday, shelling of Baba Amr killed Americanborn veteran war correspondent Marie Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik.
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