Up to 15,000 Syrian soldiers defect, says opposition
There are reports from Syria that a group of army defectors has attacked a military base near Damascus.
If confirmed it would be most high-profile attack by what is becoming known as the Free Syrian Army, since the anti-government protests began.
The man leading the group has spoken to the BBC and claimed that 15,000 soldiers have switched sides so far.
Jeremy Bowen reports.
16 Nov 2011