Deraa. .- The Syrian security forces opened fire on hundreds of demonstrators in the town of Dera while protesting against the emergency law, as reported by witnesses told Reuters. The Minister of Syrian Presidency Press, Bouthaina Shaaban, said yesterday in a statement to the Qatari Al-Jazeera to lift the emergency law in force since 1963, but never specified deadlines.
When asked about the possible lifting of the state of emergency, which the president of Syria, Bashar al-Assad had speculated, the presidential adviser said "of course." However, Shaaban would not give deadlines for action.
When asked about the possible lifting of the state of emergency, which the president of Syria, Bashar al-Assad had speculated, the presidential adviser said "of course." However, Shaaban would not give deadlines for action.
- "Syria Update: Clashes in Deraa and Latakia, Pledges for Reform" and related posts (28/03/2011)
- Footage emerges of protests in Deraa, Syria - BBC News (27/03/2011)
- Thousands of Syrians chant "freedom" at Deraa mosque (24/03/2011)
- Syrian forces fire tear gas, disperse Deraa protest (26/03/2011)
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