Syrian forces continue shelling of Homs

Warnings from Syrian activists of a humanitarian catastrophe in Homs grew more desperate today as government forces resumed shelling an opposition stronghold in the city.

About 30 people, including two Western journalists, were killed in shelling on Wednesday – most of them in the rebel-held Baba Amr neighbourhood which is the centre of the resistance in the city. Homs has been under a fierce government attack for nearly three weeks now.