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Syrian Protest at least 20 killed
Anti-government demonstrations have spread across Syria with the highest turnout yet in a month of unrest, despite a heavy crackdown by security forces in Deraa in which at least 22 people were reported killed. Residents in Deraa said troops opened fire on thousands of protesters, and ambulances were prevented from reaching the scene. -
Syrian soliders shot for not shooting protesters
Syrian soldiers have been shot by security forces after refusing to fire on protesters, witnesses said, as a crackdown on anti-government demonstrations intensified. Witnesses told al-Jazeera and the BBC that some soldiers had refused to shoot after the army moved into Banias in the wake of intense protests. -
Assad talks about reform
Syria's embattled president, Bashar al-Assad, has promised to end 48 years of emergency law and instigate further reforms, but failed to satisfy those protesting against his 11-year rule. -
Syrian crackdown on protesters in Homs leaves eight dead
Syrian forces shot dead eight protesters in Homs -
Syrian protesters shot dead during protest
protest against President Assad brought turmoil to dozens of towns and cities across the country and security forces reportedly gunned down dozens of people.
