Brutal response as Syrian children join protests

The Independent Thursday 22nd September, 2011

Students chanting for revolution marched after classes yesterday in a new tactic that brought a swift response from the Syrian security forces, who beat up or detained many of the young protesters. Children as young as 10 have been taking to the streets since the new school year started this week, according to witnesses and online videos posted by...

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