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This is an archive article published on April 16, 2011

Syria: Policeman beaten to death by protesters

The policeman was beaten with sticks and stones on his chest and head during a protest in Homs.

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Syria’s state-run news agency says a policeman died after being beaten by protesters during a demonstration in a central city.

SANA said Saturday the 32-year-old policeman was beaten with sticks and stones on his chest and head during a protest in Homs following Friday prayers that witnessed rioting and attacks on security forces.

Tens of thousands of people also marched in the Syrian capital on Friday in the largest demonstrations to date in the country’s month-long uprising.

Police dispersed them with tear gas and batons.

Thousands of others staged protests around the country,with security forces generally watching from the sidelines instead of cracking down.

 

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