AMMAN - Security forces fired at protesters in several Syrian towns on Friday killing at least one, activists said.
A protester was killed in the town of Kanaker, 30 km (19 miles) southwest of Damascus. Security forces also fired live bullets to stop a crowd of several thousands from marching in Hama, 240 km (150 miles) north of Damascus, they said.
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Syrian authorities have banned most independent media from the country, making it hard to verify reports of violence.