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Syrian Revolution: 5 protesters killed in Garia
The Facebook group, The Syrian Revolution 2011, has reported that the Internal Security forces shot and killed five protesters in Garia village. They were engaged in a sit-in in front of the mosque. (more…)
Did Syrian army split in Daraa? Update
The Facebook group, The Syrian Revolution 2011, which boasts more than 140,000 followers and which has emerged as the organizing force behind the demonstrations that have been demanding “freedom” in Syria reported that 5 officers split from the Fourth Armored Division headed by Maher Assad (more…)
Syria:Death toll rises to 25 in Daraa
The Facebook group, The Syrian Revolution 2011, which boasts more than 140,000 followers and which has emerged as the organizing force behind the demonstrations that have been demanding “freedom” in Syria reported that the death toll in Daraa the flashpoint of the Syrian uprising has reached 25. (more…)
U.N. rights chief calls on Syria to stop killings
The top United Nations human rights official called on Syria on Monday to rein in its security forces and investigate nearly 100 killings of protesters reported over the weekend. (more…)
US Prepares Syria Sanctions
The U.S. is preparing to impose unilateral sanctions on senior officials in the Syrian regime, the Wall Street Journal reported. (more…)
At least 20 killed by Syrian troops in Daraa
At least 20 people were reported killed when hundreds of Syrian troops backed by tanks entered the southern Syrian city of Daraa early Monday. (more…)
HRW seeks sanctions against Syria over protesters’ deaths
A major human rights organization took the unusual step Sunday of calling for international sanctions against Syrian officials in the killings of hundreds of peaceful protesters during weeks of antigovernment rallies. (more…)
Syria fires Banias city police chief after 5 civilians killed
The chief of security police in the Syrian city of Banias has been dismissed, a rights group said on Wednesday, after five civilians were killed in a crackdown against pro-democracy protests there last week. (more…)
Al Qaeda commander calls for Islamic rule in Libya
A top Libyan al Qaeda commander has urged his countrymen to overthrow Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s regime and establish Islamic rule, expanding the terror network’s attempts to capitalize on the wave of unrest sweeping the region. (more…)
Gaddafi forces advance closer to rebel capital Benghazi
Libyan rebels on Sunday retreated from another key town under heavy shelling from government forces as Muammar Gaddafi loyalists swept closer towards the main opposition-held city of Benghazi. (more…)
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