48 Eerie, Disturbing Photos Of A Syrian City Reduced To Rubble

The city of Homs has been relentlessly pounded with bombs and tanks by the Assad regime in an attempt to crush the rebellion in Syria, leaving much of the city a shattered wasteland. These photos were taken over the past three months in Homs and illustrate why the international community has condemned Assad, with Hillary Clinton ratcheting up the pressure in recent days.

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