Tens of thousands of Syrian demonstrators gathered around the United States embassy in Damascus to protest against the October 2008 American helicopter attack inside Syrian territory. According to reports, the people are conducting a peaceful rally, carrying national flags and banners, and partaking in traditional dancing.Guardian: Syria puts US embassy under guard... (October 30, 2008) The New York Times said that the demonstration was almost certainly orchestrated by the government.The New York Times: Thousands of Syrians Protest U.S. Raid (October 30, 2008)
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