Syrian boy becomes powerful protest icon
- 13 years ago
As latest reports claim Syrian security forces have killed another 40 civilians, a new symbol has emerged of the people's uprising. Amateur footage of the funeral of a 13-year-old boy allegedly tortured to death by Syrian police encapsulated the outrage felt by thousands. Exiled activists meeting in Turkey said his ordeal had galvanised the pro-democracy movement. ... http://www.euronews.net/