Several aides close to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were reportedly killed by rebel forces this week, while members of the Free Syria Army call for Assad to step down.
A member of the Free Syrian Army carries his weapon during fighting in Aleppo, Syria on September 8, 2012. UPI/Ahmad Deeb
A member of the Free Syrian Army shoots his machine gun against Syrian Army positions, during fighting in Aleppo, Syria on September 8, 2012. UPI/Ahmad Deeb