Syrian forces fired on mourners taking part in funeral processions Saturday for protesters killed during anti-government demonstrations, killing six people, witnesses said They said two people were killed in the southern town of Izraa, while another four died in the Damascus suburb of Douma, according to reports, which could not be independently confirmed because Syria has expelled foreign journalists.
Over the last five weeks, funerals of demonstrators have often turned into anti-government protests. During Saturday's procession in Izraa, thousands of people were shouting slogans against the Assad regime as they carried coffins through the streets.
Human rights groups estimate at least 75 people were killed Friday when security forces opened fire with live ammunition during unprecedented cross-country protests, calling for an end to President Bashar Assad's regime.
The shootings occurred in several locations as security forces tried to disperse crowds and regain control of the streets. (read more)
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