The situation in Deraa is still deadly, violent, and inhumane as security forces still surround the city. The Syrian government has also sent out a 'warning' to its citizens not to participate in protests (judging by this statement, if protesters gather in the masses today, it could become deadly):
"The Syrian government on Thursday warned its citizens not to participate in unlicensed protests, saying that "the laws in force in Syria will be implemented for serving the security of the citizens and the stability of the homeland. Helicopters hovered as security forces fanned out across the besieged city, breaking into homes and making arrests. Streets were littered with dead bodies and dwellings had no water or electricity."
A resident said people were too scared to take the wounded to hospitals since the streets were filled with security forces.
Residents have gone without electricity, milk and medicine for four days, said the witness, who asked not to be named for security reasons."
The Muslim Brotherhood has entered the scene in the Syrian Revolution. It is a great sign that the Syrians are becoming more united. However, the Brotherhood's involvement can help the Syrian government validate their claims that the protests are salafi in nature (even though they are not):
"Also Thursday, the Muslim Brotherhood entered the fray by offering support for the protesters.
"Hereby, we announce that we will be part of this national project led by the spectacular vision and the great spirit of the Syrian youth and we call upon all Syrians of all backgrounds to join in establishing a national project in which all Syrians achieve what they have dreamt of -- liberty, freedom and progress," the Islamic political group said in a statement."
Syria's ambassador is not welcomed at the Royal Wedding. Unfortunately, this doesn't really mean anything to anyone, but at least the U.K. has some morals to abide by (I'm talking to you Russia):
"The situation has even made its way into the planning for Friday's royal wedding in Britain of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The entire Syrian diplomatic corps was invited to the event as a matter of protocol, but the British Foreign Office said Thursday that Syria's ambassador to the United Kingdom is now not welcome "in the light of this week's attacks against civilians by the Syrian security forces, which we have condemned."
Read more: CNN
