Libya: Muammar Gaddafi's government has denied the reports about the killing of Gaddafi's youngest son and prominent military commander, Khamis. The Libyan authorities also announced that their forces have taken control of the eastern town of Zlitan, which is still being targeted by NATO airstrikes. The armed opposition is launching attacks on land as well as at sea. The revolutionaries reportedly seized an oil tanker heading from Malta to regions under Gaddafi's control, and rerouted it to Benghazi.
 
Yemen: Anti-regime protestors have gathered in more than 17 provinces on a Friday named "Peaceful revolution until victory," demanding the ouster of those being referred to as "the remnants of the regime." Meanwhile, supporters of President Ali Abdullah Saleh gathered at Sabeen Square in a protest rally entitled "Friday of compassion." A debate is taking place in Yemen about the constitutional legitimacy of President Saleh in light of his 60-day absence from the country and his failure to perform his duties, according to his opponents.

Egypt: Dozens of people protested in front of Omar Makram Mosque overlooking Tahrir Square after performing prayers for activist Mohamed Mohsen, who died after being wounded in the Abbassia clashes two weeks ago. Over 100 people were injured in the clashes that took place as protestors marched toward the Defense Ministry headquarters. Today, protestors chanted slogans against the military council and security measures taken by the army in the country.

Syria: The opposition chose "God is with us" as the slogan for its mobilization on the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. After Friday prayers, Syrians marched against the regime across Syrian towns and villages, chanting for freedom and the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad.