Syria protesters mourn activists killed in clashes
Syria is the latest Arab country where anti-government protests have turned deadly. Today, mourners in the southern city of Deraa buried those who were killed there on Wednesday. That was when security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters. Witnesses say dozens of people were slain, although the actual number has been difficult to confirm. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with BBC reporter Lina Sinjab in Damascus.
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