(Euronews: 0706 PST, April 14, 2011) Syrian authorities have reportedly agreed to replace secret police with army patrols in Baniyas, scene of a recent crackdown on anti-government protesters. As part of a deal struck in Damascus with prominent figures from the Mediterranean port, they are also said to have freed hundreds of people rounded up earlier this week as the town was sealed off. But, despite the apparent concessions, many of those detained claim they have been tortured, according to human rights campaigners, while others insist they took no part in protests.

(Euronews: 1224 PST, April 8, 2011) At least 19 people were shot and killed today by the authorities in Syria as protests against the government continue. This amateur footage shows crowds demonstrating in the city of Daraa. The clashes came when security forces opened fire on people throwing stones.

State television in Syria has until now ignored the unrest, insisting that the country was calm. But for the first time it has now broadcast film of people lurking behind a hedge, who were described as "vandals."

Unknown Gunmen Filmed at Syria Demo

(Associated Press: 1218 PST, April 8, 2011) Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Daraa on Friday, a city in the south of Syria that has become a flashpoint for anti-government demonstrations. Witnesses said security forces opened fire on the crowd, killing at least 16 people.

(Euronews: 0859 PST, April 8, 2011) At least three protesters are known to have been shot dead by Syrian security forces in the city of Deraa. They opened fire at a demonstration against the ruling Baath Party of President Assad. One witness told the Reuters news agency there were pools of blood and three bodies in the street being picked up by relatives.

Later hospital sources said 10 people had been killed and scores injured. Protests have also been taking place in other cities particularly in the Kurdish region in the east.

(Al Jazeera English: 0227 PST, April 8, 2011) More mass protests are planned across the region following noon prayers on Friday. Al Jazeera has a liv report from Egypt and Syria.

(Al Jazeera English: 1524 PST, April 1, 2011) At least four people were killed when security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters in a suburb of the capital Damascus. Witnesses said thousands of people demonstrated to demand reforms in cities across the country.

Many videos purporting to show the violence that erupted have been uploaded to the internet. One incident in particular appears to show heavy gunfire on a crowd in the countryside in the south. Al Jazeera's Tarek Bazley reports.

Up to 10 Die in Syrian 'Day of Martyrs'

(Euronews: 1539 PST, April 1, 2011) There are reports that up to 10 people have been killed in protests in Syria on Friday, with at least four deaths in the capital, Damascus. Demonstrators took to the streets in several of the country's major cities, including Hons, Baniyas, and Latakia. They named Friday "The Day of Martyrs." Security forces have been accused of using heavy-handed tactics, including locking protesters inside a mosque.