Five protesters shot dead in Syrian 'ceasefire' as thousands flood the streets after Friday prayers

At least five protesters were shot dead in Syria today during a 'ceasefire' as thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets after Friday prayers.

Activists said regime forces fired live bullets and tear gas in some locations, killing at least five people, but stood back in other areas where demonstrators beat drums and chanted anti-regime slogans.

Nervous world leaders were watching with bated breath to see if the fragile truce which began at 6am yesterday would hold.

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