Despite a security crackdown, demonstrators hold a 'day of defiance' against President Bashar Assad in a dozen cities after Friday prayers. Witnesses, online videos and tweets report gunfire by government forces.Demonstrations spread to numerous Syrian cities Friday, with thousands braving a security crackdown in what protesters dubbed a "day of defiance" against President Bashar Assad's government, according to witnesses and videos posted online.
Tens Of Thousands Protest Across Syria
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Fri, 05/06/2011 - 7:12pm
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