Friday's pro-reform demonstration, which drew about 300 protestors, was largely peaceful save for a few minor scuffles that broke out with pro-government supporters
A reform protestor is held by police after a tussle broke out up a side street after the demonstration had ended.
Protestors sang loud and proud despite an increase in detainment of those criticizing the government, they said.
Photos from Aleppo describe the ongoing situation in Aleppo
The remains of an old mosque in Aleppo, Qadi Askar, after being bombed.
A pro-reform protest leader stands on the fringes during noon prayer at Hussein Mosque. Demonstrators took to the streets to decry the arrest of political activists and launched thinly veiled criticisms of King Abdullah.
This family came from Homs in Syria.
The woman has three children. One of her daughters is married and has a child. There is also her son’s wife with them.
They arrived to Lebanon three weeks ago although the married daughter came here a month and a half ago.
They were in Al “Qaseer” in Homs but because of the worsening situation there they moved to Damascus, to “Alset Zainab” neighborhood. From there they moved to another neighborhood called Al “Abaseyeen”. Finally they went back to Homs. The heavy bombing started again and there were no taxis to take them out of there so they had to wait. After that they managed to go to “Al Tal” because they were informed that it was safe there. After two days the clashes started, they moved again to “Adra”. After being on the road for ten days they arrived to Lebanon. They couldn’t take anything with them, not even clothes. They crossed the border illegally, walking through the mountains.
Life in Lebanon is much better for them than in Syria. At least children are not scared and can sleep at night. They also received medical treatment because they were sick in Syria and couldn’t get any help there. Children can go to school although her daughter’s child won’t be able to register now because they don’t have the needed documents.
In meetings and press conferences, everyone is talking about Syria and discussing possible solutions to the ongoing crisis. Egyptian President Morsi, along with Foreign Minister Kamel Amr, held talks with the Iranian, Turkish and French Foreign Ministers, touching on the increasing number of refugees, the fate of Bashar Al Assad and the "contact group," consisting of Egypt, Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia who have both influence and interest in the outcome of the crisis in Syria. Talks also gravitated toward the recent film on youtube that insulted the Prophet Mohammed and sparked massive protests among enraged Muslim communities.
Demonstration of workers in public transport companies, Barcelona, Spain
Demonstrator of public transport companies,
Demonstration of workers in public transport companies, Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Unions mobilize railway sector against the wage cuts
More than a thousand public transportation workers have rallied in the center of Barcelona during the strike. The unions have mobilized transport workers against wage cuts decreed for the Spanish government and the plans to liberalize the railway company for Ministry of Public Works.
Demonstration of workers in public transport companies, Barcelona, Spain
Unions mobilize railway sector against the wage cuts
More than a thousand public transportation workers have rallied in the center of Barcelona during the strike. The unions have mobilized transport workers against wage cuts decreed for the Spanish government and the plans to liberalize the railway company for Ministry of Public Works.
Demonstration of workers in public transport companies, Barcelona, Spain
Unions mobilize railway sector against the wage cuts
More than a thousand public transportation workers have rallied in the center of Barcelona during the strike. The unions have mobilized transport workers against wage cuts decreed for the Spanish government and the plans to liberalize the railway company for Ministry of Public Works.
Demonstration of workers in public transport companies, Barcelona, Spain
Nasrallah appears in public to encourage protests against the controversial film insulting Islam that sparked protests throughout Muslim communities worldwide.
New UN Arab League Envoy returns from Syria and meets with the Arab League Chief in Cairo.
Busses and rails provided only the minimal services as employees went on strike in protest against wage cuts and budget reforms.
Lake Katwe salt mine is a source of livelihood to over three thousand people who earn about five dollars a day, laboring in the hyper-saline environment that leaches moisture from their bodies, exposing them to toxic chemicals and creating severe health complications.
Footage from in front of the US Embassay in Yemen where protesters rallied against the film by burning flags, breaking windows and setting fire in the embassy, until security forces pushed them back with gunfire and water trucks.
Sign indicating minimal services during the transportation strike in Barcelona, Spain
Cairo Calms Down After Violent Protests
Gunmen Open Fire At Arish Police Department, North Sinai
Morsi & Bashir Discuss Regional Developments Between Egypt And Sudan
Crowds Gathered In Jordan, Shaking Their Shoes At America
Friday Night Unrest At US Embassy In Jordan
Azaz, Syria's northernmost border with Turkey, has seen its share of fighting and now lives with the remnants. Bombed out schools, tanks and factories are whats left for the villagers whose children enjoy playing on the tanks.
After huge protests during which the American school was set on fire, some used the opportunity to steal from it.
After huge protests during which the American school was set on fire, some used the opportunity to steal from it.
Demonstrators hold their fingers in the air, shouting “Mohammad’s army will be back.”
A protest of about 150 demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan near dusk on September 14, condemning the now infamous YouTube video that insulted the Prophet Mohammad, and chanting anti-American slogans.
One of the few woman in the crowd shakes her Koran at the U.S. Embassy in Amman. A protest of about 150 demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan near dusk on September 14, condemning the now infamous YouTube video that insulted the Prophet Mohammad, and chanting anti-American slogans.
Police outnumbered the protesters, creating a barrier that blocked the shouting mass of people from the street. On the other side in front of the compound, about 40 additional men in riot gear formed a line behind concrete barricades. Behind the riot police were several trucks manned with artillery and more security, at the ready if needed.
Protesters gathered in front of the U.S. Embassy near dusk in Amman, Jordan on September 14, chanting anti-American slogans.
A protest of about 150 demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan near dusk on September 14, condemning the now infamous YouTube video that insulted the Prophet Mohammad, and chanting anti-American slogans.
The crowd of about 150 each shakes an individual shoe in unison at the U.S. Embassy yelling, “We said goodbye to Bush with two shoes,” as a warning to Obama to be careful.
A protestor mobilizes the crowd from atop another’s shoulders.
Protest in front the Offices of Caixa Penedes to demand the cancellation of Henry Gamboa's debt. Barcelona, Spain.
Protest in front the Offices of Caixa Penedes to demand the cancellation of Henry Gamboa's debt with this organization, Barcelona Spain.
Protest in front the Offices of Caixa Penedes to demand the cancellation of Henry Gamboa's debt with this organization, Barcelona Spain.
Protest in front the Offices of Caixa Penedes to demand the cancellation of Henry Gamboa's debt with this organization, Barcelona Spain.
Railway workers protest at Sants station, Barcelona, Spain.
The rail unions in Barcelona are under the spotlight, with the upcoming strike of all rail services planned for Monday, September 17, 2012. During a protest at Sants Station in Barcelona, union representatives called for public understanding that the strike is against not only employee salary reduction, but also liberalization of the railway section, which many believe will adversely affect the quality of service received by users.
Workers gather at the railways in the hall of Sants station.
The rail unions in Barcelona are under the spotlight, with the upcoming strike of all rail services planned for Monday, September 17, 2012. During a protest at Sants Station in Barcelona, union representatives called for public understanding that the strike is against not only employee salary reduction, but also liberalization of the railway section, which many believe will adversely affect the quality of service received by users.
Railway workers protest at Sants station in Barcelona.
The rail unions in Barcelona are under the spotlight, with the upcoming strike of all rail services planned for Monday, September 17, 2012. During a protest at Sants Station in Barcelona, union representatives called for public understanding that the strike is against not only employee salary reduction, but also liberalization of the railway section, which many believe will adversely affect the quality of service received by users.
Protesters still in confrontation with the CSF troops
Protesters at the Corniche trying to reach the American Embassy
Protesters still trying to reach the American embassy are showered by tear gas bombs
CSF troops continue chasing protesters up & down the Corniche from the far side of Tahrir after a wall was built to stop clashes.
A protester throwing a tear gas canister in the Nile to shut it down
Azaz has seen brutal fighting in order to secure the northernmost crossing with Turkey. The remnants of fighting and the subsequent shelling, that saw 50 dead, are seen throughout the town, in burnt-out tanks and piles of rubble.
Azaz has seen brutal fighting in order to secure the northernmost crossing with Turkey. The remnants of fighting and the subsequent shelling, that saw 50 dead, are seen throughout the town, in burnt-out tanks and piles of rubble. Here, a local businessman, who owns an olive-oil pressing factory, stands amid the rubble. Rebuilding of the factory has begun, even as he fears that they will be shelled once more.