Diplomatic and Military Affairs
US urges Syria to do more on reform
Updated: 2011-04-22 11:26
(Xinhua)
WASHINGTON - The US State Department spokesman Mark Toner on Thursday urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to do more on reform amid protests in the country.
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"He's certainly facing a serious challenge from the Syrian people," he said.
Al-Assad approved on Thursday the cabinet draft law of lifting the 48-year state of emergency which has been in place since the ruling Baath Party came to power.
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