Syrian protesters slaughtered in Izraa as world watches on

Amateur video has been posted online that appears to show protesters in Syria being shot by security forces.

It is claimed the footage was filmed in the southern town of Izraa where Syrian government forces have been trying to suppress the final remnants of protest.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has increased efforts to dissuade protesters from taking to the streets in recent days and the attack on Izraa seems designed to keep the population cowed.

Witnesses said up to 5,000 troops accompanied by tanks entered the town from its four corners so that no-one could escape before firing began, seemingly at random. (Source)