Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned
The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.
24 Dec 22:04 · NY Times
Syria's minority Christians protest in Damascus after Christmas tree set afire
Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Protests in Christian neighborhoods of Syria's capital city erupted after a Christmas tree was set ablaze weeks after the downfall of the nation's longtime dictatorship, according to multiple reports.
24 Dec 19:23 · UPI
Burning of a Christmas tree in Syria sets off protests
Footage began to circulate online Monday showing flames at the base of an artificial Christmas tree in the mostly Christian town of Al-Suqaylabiyah.
24 Dec 15:55 · The Seattle Times
Hundreds protest in Syria after Christmas tree set alight – POLITICO
Ruling HTS say they have detained the arsonists and promised to restore the tree.
24 Dec 14:11 · POLITICO
Hundreds of Christians protest in Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early Tuesday to protest the burning of a Christmas tree near Hama in central Syria.
24 Dec 10:06 · France 24
Hundreds of Syrian Christians protest burning of Christmas tree
Video clips posted on social media of a public Christmas tree being burned in a Christian majority town near Hama in central Syria sparked a protest in Damascus early Tuesday. Syria’s victorious Hayat…
24 Dec 08:35 · France 24
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