Some Syrians Fear an Escalation of Civil War if US Military Strikes

Syrians are bracing for US military action in response to Syria’s alleged use of chemical weapons.

The vote Tuesday in Congress authorizing President Obama to use military force, has residents of Damascus concerned about a possible escalation of the civil war.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks the the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen in Damascus.

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