Rebel-Held Areas: Damascus and Government Forces

rebel-held areas: It said that later in the day a man was killed by sniper fire in eastern suburbs of Damascus, becoming the first fatality since the truce went into effect, according to Brandon Sun. The group also reported an aerial attack on the rebel-held Barada Valley near Damascus. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported clashes early Friday between troops and rebels in the central province of Hama and near the capital, Damascus. The Syrian army denied reports it was bombarding the Barada Valley region saying opposition claims aim to show that the army is not abiding by the truce. Activist Ahmad al-Masalmeh, in the southern Daraa province, said government forces had opened fire on rebel-held areas. Related Items Articles The Latest Cease-fire takes effect in war-ravaged Syria Opposition activist Mazen al-Shami, who is based in the Damascus suburb of Douma, said minor clashes nearby left one rebel wounded. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.