Tremseh: a village under siege - in pictures

Tremseh residents point to the spot where a shell fell during the siege, where more than 150 people were killed this week Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

A woman sits with her grandson outside a damaged building on the main street of the village Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

A resident of Tremseh gestures as he explains what happened Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

Bloodstains cover the wall of a house where neighbours said they found bodies, some shot and others stabbed Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

A youth gestures in front of a burnt car Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

Syrians inspect damage in the village Photograph: EPA

Syrians stand next to the tracks of army tanks in the village Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

A boy walks past a burnt house in the village. A variety of weapons were used in the attack, with the homes of rebels and activists bearing the brunt Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

Syrians shout anti-regime slogans as UN observers arrive Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

Residents gather around the vehicles of UN observers upon their arrival to investigate an attack on the village Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

A boy runs past damaged houses Photograph: D. Leal Olivas/AFP/Getty Images