Syrian tanks push into rebel stronghold in Homs

AMMAN, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Armoured forces loyal to

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad moved into the rebel district

of Baba Amro in Homs on Thursday after 20 days of sustained

bombardment, opposition sources said.

"Tanks have entered the Jobar area in the south of Baba

Amro," activist Abu Imad told Reuters from the city.

(Reporting by Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Amman newsroom; Editing by

Alistair Lyon)