Syrian activists: 7 killed on Muslim holiday
Source: The Oklahoman - Aug 30, 2011 at 3:48 AM
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian security forces opened fire Tuesday, killing seven people as they tried to disperse thousands of protesters rallying against the regime on the first day of the three-day Muslim holiday that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, activists said.
The activists said security forces fired at protesters in the southern province of Daraa, in the central city of Homs and in the Damascus suburbs following morning prayers marking Eid al-Fitr.
The Local Coordination Committees activist network said six protesters were killed in Daraa and one in Homs.
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