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Syrian Soldiers 'Switching Allegiances'

(Al Jazeera English: 0327 PST, April 28, 2011) Reports are coming out of Syria that some soldiers are siding with the anti-government protesters. Amateur footage is said to show that some troops have been shot at from within their own ranks for refusing to fire upon protesters in the city of Deraa. Al Jazeera cannot independently verify the footage, which is said to have been shot on Wednesday. Imran Khan reports.

 

 

 
 

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