Syria Allows Political Parties Amid Continuing Unrest

2011-07-27 1

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Amateur video posted on social media websites appears to show protest in Syria continuing. That's even though the government has approved a law allowing for the formation of political parties.

On Monday the Syrian cabinet approved a law that allows for political parties other than the ruling Baath party but they must adhere to "democratic principles."

Meanwhile, video continues to be uploaded to social media sites, indicating that widespread protests are still taking place.

Reporting and access has been restricted by the Syria authorities and the contents of these videos cannot be verified.

Amateur videos posted on social media websites on Sunday claims to show hundreds of protesters in Hama chanting, "down with Assad, tell the Shabbiha that Syria is a fighter."

Witness reports from activists and right groups operating in Syria suggest the popular upheaval is growing bolder.

Another video shows a large funeral procession in the outskirts of Damascus with marchers chanting "God is great."

In a separate video posted on social media websites on Thursday, a minaret of a mosque called Al Zaafaran in Homs can be seen being targeted by gunfire, and residents can be heard shouting against Assad.

Some Syria-watchers say the protest movement is driven mainly by youths and includes rural Sunni tribes, nationalists, leftists, secularists and also Islamists, united in their goal of overthrowing an autocratic and corrupt government.

Geographically, the protests have spread since March to many rural and tribal regions, cities such as Hama and Homs, and even to Damascus, although not on a huge scale in the capital.

Syrian human rights groups say at least 1,400 have been killed since protests started...

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