One of the primary arguments against arming the Syrian rebels is that their lack of organization and centralized command means that the weapons could fall into the hands of Islamist militants and terrorists in their ranks.
Syrian government forces claim to have regained complete control of Damascus and that they are making inroads into rebel held areas in Aleppo as hundreds of thousands of Syrian civilians flee the fighting.
Government forces are shelling several neighbourhoods in Syria business capital, Aleppo, as fighting for control of the city continues into its sixth day.
Fighting continues in Syria, with heavy fighting in Damascus and Aleppo, as the Arab League say Assad should step down
The protests and fighting in Damascus continued overnight and into this morning as the Syrian military have continued their shelling campaign on the city.