Lina Sinjab on the reports of shootings at the protests in the Syrian city of Deraa. Amateur video posted on the internet appear to show demonstrations in Syria on Friday. At least 23 protesters have been killed during anti-government rallies in the southern Syrian city of Deraa, witnesses have told the BBC. There are also unconfirmed reports of deaths in Homs, Duma and Harasta, as protests swept
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