by Paul Woodward
04.30.2011
Syrians escaping violence flee to Turkey About 250 people raced across the Syrian border into Turkey, government officials said Saturday, a flight that reflects the fear and violence gripping the Arab nation. The people hustled to the southern Turkish Yaylidagi district in Hatay province on Friday afternoon, according to local and federal government officials. Turkish [...]
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by Paul Woodward
04.29.2011
Scores killed on Syria’s ‘day of rage’ Dozens of people have been shot dead by Syrian security forces, activists claim, as tens of thousands took part in anti-government rallies dubbed a “day of rage”. Activists said at least 50 protesters were killed across the country on Friday, although Al Jazeera cannot independently verify the death [...]
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