A soldier gestures as forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad walk while carrying their weapons during what they said was an operation to occupy Dahra Abd Rabbo village in Aleppo, May 26, 2013. REUTERS/George Ourfalian
Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad wash their hands during what they said was an operation to push rebels from the road between Dahra Abd Rabbo village and Castello in Aleppo May 27, 2013. REUTERS/George Ourfalian