At least four people have been killed after Syrian security forces fired shots at protesters who gathered for massive rallies across the country on Friday. Rights groups and witnesses say the deaths occurred in the seaside town of Latakia. State-run media reports say “masked saboteurs” fired shots and threw dynamite at security forces and civilians […]
At Least Four Killed During Protests in Syria
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Security Forces Fire on Rallies in Syria
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have used live ammunition and tear gas on anti-government demonstrators who gathered for rallies across the country on Friday. Witnesses and activists say forces have fired shots to disperse protesters in the southern city of Daraa and in the seaside town of Latakia. State-run media reports say “masked saboteurs” fired shots and […]
Syrian Forces Crack Down on Thousands of Protesters
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have used live ammunition and tear gas on anti-government demonstrators who gathered for rallies across the country on Friday. Witnesses and activists say forces have fired shots to disperse protesters in the southern city of Daraa. Also, the Associated Press quotes activists who say troops opened fire on demonstrators in the town […]
Syrians Gather for Friday Protests as Crackdown Continues
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
Syrians are taking to the streets Friday in another day of anti-government protests, as activists accuse security forces of killing more demonstrators. Activists said security forces shot and killed at least two civilians Thursday night in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour, while the Reuters news agency reported more firing at demonstrators Friday in the […]
More Protests Planned in Syria
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
Syria is bracing for another day of anti-government protests Friday, as activists accuse security forces of killing more demonstrators. Activists said security forces shot and killed at least two civilians Thursday night in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour. Syrians across the country have been rallying for months for the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad. […]
Report: Nearly 3,000 ‘Disappeared’ During Syria Crackdown
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
A global activist group says nearly 3,000 people have “disappeared” in Syria since March during the government’s crackdown on a political uprising. The Avaaz organization announced its findings on Thursday as it launched a campaign to pressure Syria to allow an international delegation to investigate the disappearances. Meanwhile, the Associated Press quotes Syrian activists who […]
New Al-Qaida Chief Hails Syrian Protesters
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 9:20 pm (UTC-5)
Al-Qaida’s new leader is claiming solidarity with Syria’s pro-democracy movement, while urging protesters there to direct their anti-government uprising also against the United States and Israel. In a video message posted on Islamist websites Wednesday, Ayman al-Zawahri directly addressed the Syrian demonstrators who have risen up against President Bashar al-Assad’s rule despite a bloody government […]
Syria Activists: 11 Killed in Raid near Damascus
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Human rights activists in Syria say security forces have killed at least 11 people during a sweep south of the capital, Damascus. The activists said troops also arrested at least 250 people during Wednesday’s raid in the town of Kanaker. They say residents threw stones and burned tires to try to stop the advancing troops, […]
Activists Say Syrian Forces Kill 8 Near Damascus
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Human rights activists in Syria say security forces have killed at least eight people during a sweep south of the capital, Damascus. The activists said the raid happened Wednesday in Kanaker, where residents threw stones to try to stop the advancing troops. Rights groups say Syrian forces have killed at least 1,600 civilians during a […]
Syrian Activists Say Government Planning Raids Outside Damascus
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say the government is sending more troops to areas outside of the capital, Damascus, to carry out a large-scale security sweep. Tuesday’s move comes a day after the United States condemned the violence in Syria and urged President Bashar al-Assad’s government to stop deadly actions against peaceful protesters. The State Department said Monday […]
