This article is also posted under the title 'Syria: Growing Pressure on Assad to Stand Down Falling on Deaf Ears' on MidEastPosts.
Protesters in Syria continue to rally against President Bashar al-Assad, and his ruling Baath Party’s more than 40 year dominance over every aspect of Syrian society. On September 9th they came out onto the streets in the name of the “Friday for International Protection”, marking the first time a significant number have called for outside interference to shield them from the wrath of incumbent President Bashar al-Assad.
