Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Call For Protests In Syria

Syrians are closely following the events unfolding in Egypt [Credit: Hugh Macleod]

Dissidents Call For 'Day Of Rage' In Syria -- Voice of America

Syrian opposition groups are using social networking sites to call for a "day of rage" protest in the country this week, similar to recent mass gatherings in Tunisia and Egypt.

The activists are demanding reforms from the government of President Bashar al-Assad, who inherited power in 2000 from his father, Syria's ruler for three decades.

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More News On Calls For Protests In Syria

Syrian Opposition Groups Mobilize For Protest On Saturday-Report -- Wall Street Journal
Syrians called to join in anti-government protests -- ABC News (Australia)
Syrian Facebook group calls for peaceful uprising -- AFP
Syrian activists salute Tunisia, Egypt uprisings -- AFP
Syrians quietly enthralled as Egypt's protests unfold -- Gulf News
ANALYSIS-Syrians silently gripped by Arab upheaval -- Reuters
Is Syria next target of reform? -- UPI
The Syrians are watching -- Al Jazeera
Could Syria be the next domino to fall? -- Hugh Macleod, Global post

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