Friday, July 29, 2011

Unrest In Syria -- News Updates July 29, 2011

The latest wave of repression came as tens of thousands took to the streets. Radio Free Europe

Syria Erupts In Fresh Friday Violence -- Al Jazeera

Security forces reportedly fire on crowds in Deraa and key oil pipeline bombed as Syria sees more clashes.

Security forces have fired at demonstrators in the southern city of Deraa as tens of thousands again took to the streets across Syria after Friday prayers to demand the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad, witnesses and activists said.

"They are firing at demonstrators in alleyways and people are running for cover. Protesters have been trying to avoid heavy security in main streets," a resident of Deraa told the Reuters news agency.

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More News On The Unrest In Syria

Tens of thousands rally in Syria; troops open fire -- USA Today/AP
Syrian Forces Crack Down on Thousands of Protesters -- Voice of America
At least one killed as Syria security forces open fire on demonstrators -- Haaretz
Syrian forces kill two at demos after blast -- AFP
Syrian forces fire at Deraa protesters-witnesses -- Reuters
Security Forces Fire on Crowds in Syria (Video) -- UN Dispatch

Reports: Clashes, pipeline explosion hit Syria -- CNN
'Saboteurs' target oil pipeline in central Syria -- Haaretz
Explosion hits Syrian oil pipeline -- UPI
Assad faces armed challenge in oil-producing east -- Reuters

Syria: '3,000 missing' since start of uprising -- Daily Telegraph
Syrians Planning for Stepped Up Protests During Ramadan -- New York Times
New al Qaeda leader slams Syrian president, praises protesters -- CNN
Syrian revolt still spontaneous and leaderless -- Washington Post
Syrian opposition: Your silence is killing us -- Daily Star

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