Rula Amin reports on the Syrian protests
- 12 years ago
An Arab League delegation has held talks with Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, amid reports of more deadly clashes betwen security forces and army deserters backing protesters demanding the president's resignation.
The delegation, led by Qatar's prime minister, arrived in Syria on Wednesday as tens of thousands of pro-government supporters packed into Omayyad square in the heart of Damascus, chanting "The people want Bashar al-Assad".
Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from Beirut on the visit and what this means for Syrians trying to ouster president Bashar al-Assad.
The delegation, led by Qatar's prime minister, arrived in Syria on Wednesday as tens of thousands of pro-government supporters packed into Omayyad square in the heart of Damascus, chanting "The people want Bashar al-Assad".
Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from Beirut on the visit and what this means for Syrians trying to ouster president Bashar al-Assad.