On 2012-05-28 , together with the neighboring village al-Shumariyeh , Taldou was the scene of the Houla massacre in which 108 civilians , including 49 children and 32 women , were killed , allegedly by Syrian Army shelling and ground attacks by pro-government Shabeeha militiamen . As of 21 June 2012 , government forces have been driven from the town center and are relegated to positions on the town 's periphery . On May 15th , 2018 , Syrian forces retook the town .
Houla massacre
Houla massacre
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