Syria Moves To Halt Spread Of Unrest Into Central Damascus

Syria moves to halt spread of unrest into central Damascus

Security forces in the Syrian capital of Damascus intensify checkpoints and patrols to keep an overnight surge of protests from spreading into the heart of the city, a stronghold for President Bashar Assad. Iran presses Syria to heed 'legitimate' public demands.Security forces in the Syrian capital intensified checkpoints, troops and helicopter patrols Saturday in a bid to keep an overnight surge of anti-government protests in the suburbs from spreading to the heart of Damascus, a crucial stronghold for Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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