Thousands of protesters demand reform in Syria
BEIRUT — Activists and witnesses says thousands of people are demonstrating in several Syrian cities.
The witnesses say about 10,000 people were chanting "freedom, freedom" Friday in the southern city of Daraa, which has become the epicenter of the protest movement.
Others witnesses say demonstrations have begun in the northeastern village of Bayda and in Douma near the capital, Damascus. The witnesses spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of government reprisals.
A monthlong protest movement calling for sweeping reforms has steadily gained momentum in Syria. More than 200 people have been killed during the government crackdown on protesters, according to Syria's main pro-democracy group.
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