The northern city of Idlib is controlled by the Free Syrian Army - made up of defectors from the government's forces - but residents are preparing for an attack from Assad's army.
Troops have reportedly been seen moving outside the city, bringing fears that the violence could be on the scale of what's already been seen in Homs.
Our special correspondent Alex Crawford is in Idlib and sent this report.
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