(Washington Post) Liz Sly - The Syrian regime tightened its grip on protest hot spots around the country Sunday, dispatching tanks into the town of Tafas in the south and continuing to shoot and detain citizens as part of a relentless crackdown. At least 14 people were killed in Homs by sharpshooters deployed on tall buildings who have been firing at anyone who stepped outside, according to Wissam Tarif of the human rights group Insan. He said nearly 10,000 people have been taken into custody since the uprising began in March, and the death toll stands at 716. The demonstrations have mushroomed to encompass virtually the entire country.
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