BBC: Thousands of people have been demonstrating for a third consecutive day in the Syrian city of Deraa.Police tried to disperse protesters in the southern city, and one demonstrator was reportedly killed.
The protesters called for an end to Syria's 48-year-old emergency law, and for the dismissal of officials involved in a crackdown this week, reports said.
Violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces on Friday left at least four people dead.
The protests on Sunday came as a government delegation arrived in Deraa to offer condolences for those killed.
Activists were quoted as saying that police had used tear gas and live ammunition to try to clear the demonstration.
Roads into Deraa have been blocked and there have been military helicopters flying over the city, they said.
One activist told AFP news agency that one protester had been shot dead and dozens injured. Residents were also quoted by Reuters as saying one demonstrator had died. » | Sunday, March 20, 2011
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