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April 22, 2011

Syrian Protests Call For Downfall of Regime 
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Major protests are taking place in Syria today just days after the
Syrian government lifted the 48-year-old emergency laws. The protesters
on the outskirts of Damascus have been chanting: "The people want the
downfall of the regime."



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