NEW : Syrians in Turkey gather to remember slain opposition leader . The state-run Syrian Arab News Agency ( SANA ) reported Friday that he was killed by `` an armed terrorist group . '' The Syrian government has been accused of using chemical weapons against its own people and the United States says it is prepared for a military strike if necessary. A general strike is called in the city where he was killed Friday . Syria remains tense as a violent government crackdown continues .
NEW : Syrians in Turkey gather to remember slain opposition leader . The Syrian government has been accused of using chemical weapons against its own people and the United States says it is prepared for a military strike if necessary. A general strike is called in the city where he was killed Friday . Syria remains tense as a violent government crackdown continues .