Is Syrian Army losing control of Damascus?

Bill Neely

Former International Editor

A member of the Free Syrian Army keeps watch in Baba Amr neighbourhood in Homs. Credit: Reuters

There is evidence that the Syrian Army is losing control of more parts of the Syrian capital Damascus and the fighting is edging closer to President Assad himself.

Members of the Free Syrian Army took ITV News to the frontline in the suburbs. It is a war both sides say they will win. But it is at a terrible cost to both the rebels and the Syrian Army.