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Syrian killed 5 protesters
Syrian police killed 5 protesters in Daraa. They closed the city and only let people leave not enter. Syrian officials said those involved would be put on trial -
Six die in mosque attack
Syrian forces kill at least six in an attack on Deraa. Before the attack electricty and telephone service was shut down. -
Friday of Martrys
Security forces opened fire on demonstrators two days after President Bashar al-Assad delivered an uncompromising address aimed at restoring order. Security forces were seizing mobile phones, which had been used to film clashes, to decrease the risk of further incriminating images -
Biggest day of unrest
On the day of the biggest protest, in Deraa 22 people were reported killed. On Friday night the death toll around the country was rising, with activists reporting more and more citizens taking to the streets. -
Syrian soldiers shot
Syrian soldiers were shot by security forces after refusing to fire on protesters. Footage on youtube show one soldier getting shot in the back and another video shows one of the soldiers death
