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Protesters wave a Syrian flag during an anti-Syrian regime protest in Cairo, Egypt. Photo by Khalil Hamra  /  AP
Protesters wave a Syrian flag during an anti-Syrian regime protest in Cairo, Egypt. Photo by Khalil Hamra / AP
Protests against President Bashar al-Assad continue, despite the violent crackdown by the government that has killed more than 9,000 people, according to United Nations estimates. Internationally, there has been widespread condemnation and calls for Assad to step down amid increased violence.

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