Saturday, February 18, 2012

Syrian forces fire on mourners near Assad's palace

Thousands protest at funeral of three young people killed by government loyalist troops

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"Syrian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at thousands of people marching Saturday in a funeral procession that turned into a protest in Damascus, killing at least one person, activists said. It was one of the largest demonstrations in the capital since the 11-month uprising against President Bashar Assad began....."

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