Syrians bury their dead
- 13 years ago
In Syria, anti government protesters bury their dead.
In video posted on a social media website-- funerals take place across the country as mourners carry coffins through the streets in several cities.
President Bashar al-Assad has been the target of six months of demonstrations with hundreds calling for him to step down.
According to the United Nations, Assad's crackdown on protesters has killed 2,700 people since the mostly peaceful protests started in March.
Reuters cannot independently verify the content of this video.
Julie Noce, Reuters
In video posted on a social media website-- funerals take place across the country as mourners carry coffins through the streets in several cities.
President Bashar al-Assad has been the target of six months of demonstrations with hundreds calling for him to step down.
According to the United Nations, Assad's crackdown on protesters has killed 2,700 people since the mostly peaceful protests started in March.
Reuters cannot independently verify the content of this video.
Julie Noce, Reuters