Tag: Damascus

• Monday, March 21st 2011 - 06:58 UTC

  Syrian protestors torch courthouse and other government buildings

  

  Crowds have set fire to the courthouse and other buildings on a third straight day of demonstrations in the southern Syrian city of Daraa. Residents said one person was killed and scores injured when security forces used live rounds against protesters. Witnesses said dozens were also taken to be treated for tear gas inhalation at the main Omari mosque.