Syrian Authorities Open Fire on Protesters

Syrian Authorities Open Fire on Protesters

By Keith Laidlaw

APRIL 22, 2011, 8:41 AM

(Al Jazeera English: 0633 PST, April 22, 2011) Rula Amin reports from Damascus, as anti-government protests rock the country.

Raw Video: Massive Protests in Syria

(Associated Press: 0745 PST, April 22, 2011) Witnesses say at least 15 Syrian protesters have been killed during clashes with security forces who fired live bullets and tear gas at tens of thousands of people shouting for freedom and democracy.

 

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