23/03/2011 11:39
Syria unrest: Five protesters killed in Deraa
At least five people have died after security forces fired at protesters outside a mosque in the Syrian city of Deraa, BBC reports quoting human rights activists.
Hundreds of people had earlier gathered in the streets outside the Omari mosque to prevent troops from storming it.
The mosque has been the focus of anti-government demonstrations since Friday. At least 10 people have now been killed in clashes with police and soldiers.