A man sets on fire a photograph of Syrian leader Bashar Assad as pro-Islamic activists protest against him for his security forces’ violent crackdown of protests there, following Friday prayers. (Associated Press)
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A Syrian human rights group told Reuters that at least 62 people have been killed across Syria on Friday — including 15 villagers who tried to approach the besieged southern city of Daraa.
Thousands of people took to the streets across the country Friday, calling for President Bashar Assad’s downfall and pledging support for the citizens of Daraa.
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