Winds of change reach Syria
Latest of series of Arab countries seeking democracy has seen relentless nationwide protests despite reform promises.


Latest of series of Arab countries seeking democracy has seen relentless nationwide protests despite reform promises.

The embattled leader isn’t the first strong-man to cut communication links or threaten protesters.
![Gaddafi happy [GALLO/GETTY]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/201122313573139784_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Libya’s official news agency blames Israel for unrest, as security forces attack protesters.
![Libya london protests [GALLO/GETTY]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2011221133310546797_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)