Thousands shout for freedom in southern Syria
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Thousands called for liberty Thursday in the southern Syrian city of Daraa, defying a deadly government crackdown as they took to the streets in funeral marches for protesters killed by police gunfire, an activist said.
The activist in contact with residents of Daraa told The Associated Press that massive crowds shouted "Syria, freedom!" as they marched toward one of the agricultural hub's main cemeteries. Others in Daraa held a sit-in to protest the killing of 15 people in clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters, the activist said. (Reuters)
