Widespread Protests And Security Forces Firing On Protesters Reported In Syria

Syrian Security Forces 'Fire On Protesters' -- Al Jazeera

Heavy gunfire reported in the southern Syrian city of Daraa as anti-government protesters defy a week-long crackdown.

Syrian security forces in Daraa have opened fire on anti-government protesters gathered in the city, protesters have told Al Jazeera.

Reuters also reported that heavy gunfire could be heard in the southern city, the focal point for demonstrations against Bashar al-Assad's regime in recent days.

The incident comes as protesters demanding greater freedom called for a "day of dignity" on Friday following a week-long crackdown by pro-regime forces that has left dozens dead.

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More News On The Unrest In Syria

Resident: troops open fire in Syrian city, Daraa -- Yahoo News/AP
Protests spread against Assad rule in Syria -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Violence erupts around Syria, protesters shot -- Stars And Stripes/AP
Moment Syrian youths try to drag injured friend to safety after government forces opened fire on pro-democracy protest -- The Daily Mail
Syrian troops open fire on protesters -- Al Jazeera
'Syrian security forces fire on protesters: 20 dead' -- Jerusalem Post
As many as 20 reported dead as police fire on Syrian protests -- USA Today
Gunfire heard in Syrian city and protesters flee -- Reuters
Syria Protests Spread To Other Cities -- Financial Times
Protest erupts in town of Tel near Damascus -- Reuters
Security forces break up Damascus protest -- Reuters
Protests spread in Syria -- Euronews
Protests Continue Unabated in Syria -- New York Times
Syrian protests put regime on back foot -- Sydney Morning Herald
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Syrian troops open fire on protesters -- Al Jazeera
'Syrian security forces fire on protesters: 20 dead' -- Jerusalem Post
As many as 20 reported dead as police fire on Syrian protests -- USA Today
Gunfire heard in Syrian city and protesters flee -- Reuters
Syria Protests Spread To Other Cities -- Financial Times
Protest erupts in town of Tel near Damascus -- Reuters
Security forces break up Damascus protest -- Reuters
Protests spread in Syria -- Euronews
Protests Continue Unabated in Syria -- New York Times
Syrian protests put regime on back foot -- Sydney Morning Herald
Syrian opposition-in-exile says regime must fall -- AFP
Syria's Assad willing to lift emergency law -- Christian Science Monitor
Syria unrest: Government pledges political reforms -- BBC

Assad’s looming downfall? -- Jonathan Spyer, Jerusalem Post
Syria crisis: Can reforms appease protesters? -- Jim Muir, BBC
Profile: Bashar al-Assad -- Al Jazeera

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