Green Energy
Voice of America:
25 Killed After Syrian Forces Fire on Protesters
Witnesses and rights activists say at least 25 people have been killed in Syria after security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters in several cities Friday.
The reports say the majority of deaths occurred in the southern Daraa region, a hotbed for recent demonstrations. News agencies say witnesses have also reported deaths in the region of the capital, Damascus, and in the central city of Homs.
Thousands of protesters across the country took to the streets after Friday prayers, and security forces responded by firing tear gas and live ammunition.
The rallies against President Bashar al-Assad's government came one day after the president signed a decree ending almost 50 years of emergency rule. The decree was part of his effort to end anti-government unrest.
Witnesses say protesters at some rallies chanted "freedom" as they called for an end to Mr. Assad's rule.
Syria's state-run news agency says police and security forces responded with tear gas and hoses on Friday after "scuffles" erupted between demonstrators and citizens.
A Facebook page calling for people to join the rallies called them the "Good Friday" protests, a reference to the holy day when Christians believe Christ was crucified and died in Jerusalem. A website image shows Christian and Muslim images together with the words "one heart, one hand, one goal."
Amnesty International said Friday's demonstrations could be the largest yet in Syria. The group says a government crackdown on protests has killed at least 228 people since last month.
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Green Energy
Voice of America:
25 Killed After Syrian Forces Fire on Protesters
Witnesses and rights activists say at least 25 people have been killed in Syria after security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters in several cities Friday.
The reports say the majority of deaths occurred in the southern Daraa region, a hotbed for recent demonstrations. News agencies say witnesses have also reported deaths in the region of the capital, Damascus, and in the central city of Homs.
Thousands of protesters across the country took to the streets after Friday prayers, and security forces responded by firing tear gas and live ammunition.
The rallies against President Bashar al-Assad's government came one day after the president signed a decree ending almost 50 years of emergency rule. The decree was part of his effort to end anti-government unrest.
Witnesses say protesters at some rallies chanted "freedom" as they called for an end to Mr. Assad's rule.
Syria's state-run news agency says police and security forces responded with tear gas and hoses on Friday after "scuffles" erupted between demonstrators and citizens.
A Facebook page calling for people to join the rallies called them the "Good Friday" protests, a reference to the holy day when Christians believe Christ was crucified and died in Jerusalem. A website image shows Christian and Muslim images together with the words "one heart, one hand, one goal."
Amnesty International said Friday's demonstrations could be the largest yet in Syria. The group says a government crackdown on protests has killed at least 228 people since last month.
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Fox: Over 20 Dead as Syrian Forces Fire Into Crowds of Protesters Published May 20, 2011 At least 21 people are dead after Syrian forces fired live rounds into crowds of protesters as thousands took to the streets for pro-democracy demonstrations, according...
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Syrian troops open fire, defying presidential order By News Wires the 13/05/2011 - 18:24 Security forces killed three demonstrators in a central Syrian city on Friday, a rights activist has said. President Bashar al-Assad reportedly ordered troops not...
- Syria
The Canada Press: Death toll hits 120 after 2 days of unrest in Syria, human rights group says ..BEIRUT - The death toll from two days of violence in Syria reached 120 Saturday as security forces fired on tens of thousands of mourners who shouted for...
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Newsmax: Syrian Security Forces Open Fire on Sit-in Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011 06:53 AM BEIRUT — Syrian security forces opened fire before dawn on hundreds of anti-government protesters staging a sit-in, shooting live ammunition and tear gas before chasing...
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