Syrian Refugees Flee into Turkey

Inside Story: Syria's Military AssaultOn Monday the Syrian army advanced into the southern city of Deraa. In a statement the government said troops had been deployed on the request of citizens who were worried about "armed extremists".

Inside Story presenter Dareen Abughaida discusses with guests: Najib Ghadbian, a professor of Political Science at the University of Arkinsas; Hassan Nafaa, a

Secret Police Detain More Than 500 as Syria Defies Western ThreatsTHE INDEPENDENT: Brutal security forces move in as government refuses to be cowed by warning of international sanctionsSyria's feared secret police raided hundreds of homes yesterday as authorities stepped up attempts to crush the pro-reform movement amid tentative signs of coordinated action by world leaders against the

Syria: William Hague Condemns CrackdownTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH: William Hague has condemned the bloody crackdown on protests in Syria and call [sic] for an end to violent repression.Mr Hague confirmed that Britain is working with partners in the United Nations Security Council, the European Union and the Middle East region to send a "strong signal" to Bashar Assad, the Syrian president, that he must

Syria Uprising: Snipers Fire from Rooftops on Funeral MarchTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH: At least five people have been killed in Syrian funeral processions, a day after 80 protesters died in the country's bloodiest day of the uprising so far.Snipers opened fire from rooftops as a funeral procession made its way to a cemetery, killing at least three mourners and wounding one in the Damascus suburb of

Listening Post - Bahrain: Below the RadarOn this week's show: Bahrain - a small kingdom cracking down on the media in a big way. Plus, a look at state media in post-revolution Egypt

Bahrain Accused of Systematic Attacks on DoctorsTHE GUARDIAN: Medical workers targeted because they have evidence of security force atrocities, claims US-based human rights groupBahraini authorities have conducted a systematic campaign of attacks and arrests against medical workers who treated injured protesters during months of unrest in the Gulf kingdom, according to a US-based medical

Syrian Protesters Fired UponWith the government severely restricting press freedoms, getting images and footage of protests in Syria has been difficult. 

Al Jazeera obtained this dramatic footage from one of Friday's demonstrations - this one in Harasta, where security forces appeared to open fire on protesters, just as they had done in several other cities and towns in a crackdown that claimed

Syria's Deadliest DayRights groups say nearly 90 protesters were killed on Friday, when Syria's security forces opened fire on crowds in several cities, killing at least two children