Syrians say Assad rule will crumble like Gadhafi's | Seattle Times Mobile
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On Monday, Syria's state-run news agency said Assad formed a committee to pave the way for the formation of political groups other than his Baath party, which has held a monopoly in Syria for decades.
The opposition rejected Assad's remarks, saying they have lost confidence in his promises of reform while his forces open fire on peaceful protesters.
Thousands of people across several Syrian cities took to the streets after the interview.
In the flash point central city of Homs, a hotbed of dissent against the regime, protesters shouted that Assad will follow Gadhafi, whose whereabouts was unknown as rebels claimed to be in control of Libya's capital.
"Gadhafi is gone, now it's your turn Bashar!" they shouted, witnesses said.
A witness said a few thousand people converged on the main square in Homs known as Clock Square on Monday after they heard that a U.N. humanitarian team was to visit the city.
He said security forces opened fire on the protesters, killing one and wounding several others.
"Simply, without any introductions, they started shooting at them," he said, asking that his name not be used for fear of government reprisals.
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