Anti-government protests were held in Homs on Friday after prayers Syrian security forces have moved into parts of the city of Homs, a centre of the nationwide protests against President Bashar al-Assad.
There were reports of heavy shooting in the city and a number of people were arrested.State media said several "armed saboteurs" had been killed or wounded, arrests made and quantities of arms and ammunition seized.
Police operations are also continuing in Baniyas and Deraa.
Some 15 people were shot dead in Homs on Friday as they staged demonstrations after weekly prayers.
The authorities say 11 soldiers and police were also killed, blaming "armed terrorist groups" for the violence.
On Sunday night, troops and police moved into Homs with tanks, said Syrian state TV, confirming reports from activists and residents Continued
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