Syrian forces barraged an eastern city with mortar shells as anti-government protesters were dispersing before dawn Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, while clashes broke out elsewhere in the country, activists said.
The violence comes as President Bashar Assad’s regime faces mounting international pressure over brutal tactics against the opposition, with the UN accusing the government of using children as young as 9 years old as human shields. Monday’s report also said children have been victims of detention, torture and sexual violence.
Bloodshed has spiked in recent weeks with an increase in attacks as both sides ignore an internationally brokered cease-fire that was supposed to go into effect April 12 but never took hold. The U.S. and its allies also have shown little appetite for getting involved in another Arab nation in turmoil.
Read more: World News: Syria troops using children as human shields, says UN report - thestar.com
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