Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Unrest Reported In Syria



Rare Public Protest Quashed In Syria -- Al Jazeera

Protesters in Damascus call for release of political prisoners in second public display of dissent in as many days.

Anti-government protesters have taken to the streets of the Syrian capital Damascus for a second day running but their demonstration was quickly quashed by security forces, witnesses said.

Around 100 people, mainly relatives of political prisoners, gathered in Marjeh Square on Wednesday calling for the release of their loved ones and an end to emergency laws.

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More News On Unrest In Syria

Syrian forces break up Damascus protest -- Yahoo News/7News
Middle East unrest: Syria arrests Damascus protesters -- BBC
Syrian Security Forces Break Up Damascus Protest -- Voice of America
Rare political protest held in Syria - witnesses -- Reuters
Rights group says Syrian officers break up protest, detain 30 -- Canadian Press
Damascus: Syrian security forces disperse some 150 protesters -- Al Bawaba
Syrian security forces disperse Damascus demo -- AFP
Syrians' Tentative Demonstration -- Mike Giglio, Daily Beast
The Syrian Opposition's Next Move -- Mike Giglio, Daily Beast
Sitting Pretty in Syria: Why Few Go Bashing Bashar -- Rania Abouzeid, Time
Syria’s turn next? -- Ed Morrissey, Hot Air

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