Scenes from Syria (40 images)

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 shoots his machine gun against Syrian Army positions, during fighting in Aleppo, Syria on September 8, 2012. UPI/Ahmad Deeb

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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

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A member of the Free Syrian Army runs for cover against Syrian Army positions in Aleppo, Syria on September 8, 2012. UPI/Ahmad Deeb

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A Free Syrian Army fighters lies wounded comrade during street fighting against Syrian Army positions, during fighting in Aleppo, Syria on September 8, 2012. UPI/Ahmad Deeb

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