Smuggling path of death a lifeline for Syria revolt | Reuters

Smuggling path of death a lifeline for Syria revolt | Reuters
clip from article: Inspecting his machinegun and wrapping ammunition belts around his chest, Samhar braces himself for another night's work.

The scrawny 26-year-old calls his secret route through the mountainous Syrian-Lebanese border "the path of death." But for nearby rebel-held areas in Syria, it is their only lifeline.

Samhar brings desperately needed supplies to neighborhoods in the Syrian city of Homs, about 40 km (25 miles) from the border. They are encircled and under heavy bombardment by Syrian troops trying to snuff out the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad's rule. Activists smuggling in aid are also a target.

"We lose double the amount of people on these trips," he said.[read more at link]