Thursday, March 24, 2011

Repression in Syria leaves 15 civilians dead

Activists defy riot police on the streets of Deraa. At least 15 civilians and one soldier were killed during protests in this city in Southern Brazil. "Akhbar Al Sharq", website opposing the Syrian regime, reported that between 15 and 18 people died while trying to disperse the Syrian security forces those attending the funerals of those killed during the demonstrations in that city.

As for the military dead, a member of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that he was assaulted by his teammates by refusing to attack the Al Umari in Deraa, which allegedly sheltering about 300 protesters. Syria has lived since 1963 under emergency law that prevents public demonstrations.

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