Syria unrest: fresh protests erupt
Fresh demonstrations against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime have erupted across Syria, with reports of at least eight people killed by security forces.
Activists and witnesses said security forces had opened fire in Homs, Damascus, and Deir al-Zour in the east.
Official media played down the size of the protests, but said a number of policemen had been shot and wounded.
Earlier, the Syrian army moved into two northern towns as it seeks to end months of anti-government protests.
Tanks, armoured personnel carriers and buses were used to secure Maarat al-Numan and Khan Sheikhoun, both on the road linking Damascus and Aleppo.
The EU is pressing for a new round of sanctions against Syria.