Some 150 people killed in Syria

Azerbaijan, Baku, Dec.4 /Trend, A.Taghiyeva/ At least 150 people were killed in clashes between the Free Syrian Army and government forces over the past 24 hours in the country's different cities, "Al Jazeera" TV channel reported on Tuesday. This morning Free Syrian Army members stated that government forces use chemical weapons in the fight against them. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton earlier stated that possible use of chemical weapons by Assad regime is a "red line" for the United States. Anti-government protests have continued in Syria for a year and half. According to UN, the total number of victims of the conflict in Syria is nearing 20,000. More than 230,000 have become refugees with around three million in need of humanitarian assistance. The Syrian authorities say they oppose the well-armed militants. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az