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2012

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People watch President Bashar al-Assad's address on television in a shop in Damascus, Syria, on Jan. 10, 2012. Assad said no order has been given to open fire on civilians.

Customers of Damascus cafe watch Assad speech

"We will declare victory soon ... When I leave this post it will be also based upon the people's wishes," the Syrian president said. Read the full report.

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Maxeemas

Assad said no order has been given to open fire on civilians.

So!! What happened to the other thousands of civilians been killed since the protest? who gave order to fire on Civilians? I am sure its not me! neither your soldier! someone from high above gave that order! I wonder who that is? Do you know him Assad? if you look in the mirror you will see him.

Give me a break!