AdvertisementReport Says Syrian Forces Have Killed 256 ChildrenNovember 29, 2011Jackie NorthamfacebookEmailSyrian has come under increasing international pressure in recent days. On Monday, Syrians protested in the capital Damascus against the Arab League's decision to impose sanctions. Syria has also come under sharp criticism from an independent commission that accused the security forces of systematically carrying out abuses against anti-government demonstrators. (Xinhua /Landov)