Syria: Violence Against Protesters Continues

On Friday, thousands of Syrians were met with live ammunition from state security after they took to the streets to demand reform and regime change. Al Jazeera reports that at least 20 people have been killed across the country. Deaths were reported in Homs, Douma, and the southern city of Azraa.  Reuters also reports that at least 3 people were injured in the Damascus suburb of Douma.

Update: The BBC reports that today’s violence has been the worst to date with nearly 60 confirmed deaths so far.