Thousands of Syrians celebrate during first Friday prayers since Assad's ouster
G7 leaders are set to meet later today to try to forge a common approach to the new government in Syria. Transition leaders have pledged to protect the rule of law, after years of abuse under ousted President Bashar al-Assad. In a statement released yesterday, the G7 reaffirmed its commitment to the Syrian people and pledged to support the transition to an "inclusive and non-sectarian" government. Meanwhile, thousands of Syrians have attended the first Friday prayers since Assad’s ouster at Damascus' landmark Umayyad Mosque. Philip Crowther reports from Damascus.
G7 leaders are set to meet later today to try to forge a common approach to the new government in Syria. Transition leaders have pledged to protect the rule of law, after years of abuse under ousted President Bashar al-Assad. In a statement released yesterday, the G7 reaffirmed its commitment to the Syrian people and pledged to support the transition to an "inclusive and non-sectarian" government. Meanwhile, thousands of Syrians have attended the first Friday prayers since Assad’s ouster at Damascus' landmark Umayyad Mosque. Philip Crowther reports from Damascus.