<p>The activists say the attack on Rastan and Talbiseh in the central province of Homs started early today.<br /><br />The activists say all roads leading to the two towns have been closed off by security forces and soldiers. The activist spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing government reprisals.<br /><br />Human rights groups say more than 1,000 people have been killed since the revolt erupted in Syria in mid-March a toll that has both enraged and motivated the protesters.<br /><br />The 10-week-old protests have evolved from a disparate movement demanding reforms to a resilient uprising that is now seeking Assad's ouster.</p>
<p>The activists say the attack on Rastan and Talbiseh in the central province of Homs started early today.<br /><br />The activists say all roads leading to the two towns have been closed off by security forces and soldiers. The activist spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing government reprisals.<br /><br />Human rights groups say more than 1,000 people have been killed since the revolt erupted in Syria in mid-March a toll that has both enraged and motivated the protesters.<br /><br />The 10-week-old protests have evolved from a disparate movement demanding reforms to a resilient uprising that is now seeking Assad's ouster.</p>