Christian homes invaded in besieged Syrian city; families desperate to flee

25/2/2012 Barnabas Fund Christians desperate to flee the besieged Syrian city of Homs are caught in the crossfire; they are not even safe in their own homes as fighters invade and plunder their properties. Homs is the third largest city in Syria; its population is around 17-18% Christian The rebels, who are increasingly influenced by Sunni Islamists, go from house to house, taking whatever they want – even the doors – to resource their campaign against government troops. To avoid being captured, the intruders make their escape by knocking holes through the walls between the properties.