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‘At least 49 dead’ in Syrian protests
A prominent activist says at least 49 people have been killed in demonstrations across Syria – the highest death toll in a single day since protests against Bashar al-Assad’s rule erupted last month.
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Syria protests: ‘forces fire shots at demonstrators’
Syrian forces have fired shots at protesters gathered in Homs, according to reports. And in Damascus, a blogger tells Channel 4 News that medical students have been beaten up by Government troops.
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Syria/Yemen: pro and anti government factions rally
As protests gather strength in Yemen and Syria, Presidents Saleh and al-Assad address thousands of supporters as pro and anti groups draw nearer in their respective capitals.
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Syrian army deploys to Banias as clashes continue
Security forces have sealed off the port city of Banias in Syria as the Government continues to violently crack down on protests. An analyst warns Channel 4 News the battles could continue for years.
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Three die in latest Syria violence
Three protesters have been shot dead as fresh unrest breaks out across Syria. President Assad is refusing to back down, but could anger among the country’s Kurdish community be a tipping point?
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Video reveals bloody aftermath of Syrian shootings
Shocking eye witness video posted on YouTube reveals the chaotic scenes in the port of Latakia after civilians were shot yesterday. The Syrian government has pledged to investigate.
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Syria protests: no concessions from President Assad
A senior Syrian opposition figure tells Channel 4 News the people protesting on the streets of Syria have “reached the point of no return” as President Assad refuses to bow to their demands.
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Syrian Government resigns after protests
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accepted the resignation of the government. It follows protests across the country which have left dozens dead.
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Syria: troops ‘open fire on protesters’
Eye-witnesses claim Syrian troops open fire on protesters in Deraa as the Assad Government hints at lifting of emergency powers.
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Syria: The battle between reform and repression
As hundreds march through Damascus in protest at the deaths of pro-democracy demonstrators, a British-Arab journalist, formerly based in Syria, writes on the struggle between reform and repression.
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At least six dead in crack down as unrest spreads to Syria
As Syrian forces crack down on protests against President Assad’s regime, a Middle Eastern expert identifies Syria as most vulnerable to the revolutionary tide sweeping the Middle East.