As it happened: Syria army moves on Jisr al-Shughour

Key points

  • Syria's army is moving into the northern town where 120 troops were reportedly killed this week, to "restore order", state TV says
  • Fearing an assault, many residents of the town, Jisr al-Shughour, fled into Turkey earlier as soldiers and tanks took up positions nearby
  • Elsewhere in Syria, three people have reportedly been killed amid renewed anti-government protests across the country

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