Damascus: At least 75 people have been killed and dozens injured as security forces fired on demonstrators during mass protests across Syria on Friday, another bloody day of confrontation between government forces and demonstrators.
The causalities came as thousands of Syrian protesters took to the street after Friday prayers, another showing of mass discontent toward the government.
Syrian forces fired on thousands of demonstrators in Homs, Douma, Damascus and Daraa, killing at least 75 and leaving hundreds wounded, human rights activist and opposition leaders said.
Riot police and secret police comprised the security forces and a sniper on a hospital roof was seen taking shots at people. Pellets and lethal rounds were used, the witness said, as people chanted for the downfall of the regime.
It is pertinent to mention here that Syrian security forces fired on the protesters within 48 hours after President Bashar-al-Assad has announced compensation for protesters.
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