Smoke rises from an area near Homs. Homs has reportedly been a focal point of recent crackdown by the Syrian government. Photo Reuters December 2011 By Standard Digital | Dec. 27, 2011 Share this article on social . Latest Stories Orengo protests withdrawal of security detail Nyanza By Isaiah Gwengi 22 mins ago Rights groups threaten strike over rising femicide cases National By Mike Kihaki 37 mins ago Family of late gospel artiste demands answers Nairobi By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 1 hr ago Legal battle over appointment of ex-M-cheza CEO to gambling authority Crime and Justice By Kamau Muthoni 1 hr ago . Recommended Articles Rights groups threaten strike over rising femicide cases National By Mike Kihaki 37 mins ago Orengo protests withdrawal of security detail Nyanza By Isaiah Gwengi 22 mins ago