Syria protests: US and UN condemn armed crackdown

Gerald · 03-26-11, 05:19 AM

There has been international condemnation of the Syrian government following reports that troops fired on peaceful demonstrators on Friday.

The US said Syria was trying to "repress and intimidate demonstrators", while UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged Damascus to exercise restraint.

Witnesses said dozens of people had been killed during the protests - this cannot be independently confirmed.

The rallies came a day after Syria said it would consider political changes.

Protests were staged in towns and cities across Syria, including the capital Damascus.

'Brutal response'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12869552

Note: 26 March 2011 Last updated at 08:56 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Syria protests: US and UN condemn armed crackdown There has been international condemnation of the Syrian government following reports that troops fired on peaceful demonstrators on Friday. The US said Syria was trying to "repress and intimidate demonstrators", while UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged Damascus to exercise restraint. Witnesses said dozens of people had been killed during the protests - this cannot be independently confirmed. The rallies came a day after Syria said it would consider political changes. Protests were staged in towns and cities across Syria, including the capital Damascus. 'Brutal response' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12869552 Note: 26 March 2011 Last updated at 08:56 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie