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December 11, 2011

His & Hers Demonstrations

Ever notice how protest demonstrations in the Arab world appear to be made up of either all men or all women?

Apparently, even demonstrating (and shouting) together is a no-no.

"Syrian Violence Spills Over Into Jordan" (story here):

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Dec. 9, 2011: Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans during a demonstration
against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after Friday prayers in front of the
Syrian Embassy in Amman. Photo: Reuters

AND check out these:

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Pro-Syrian regime protesters shout pro-Syrian President Bashar Assad slogans during
a protest against the Arab League meeting in Damascus, Syria, Thursday, Nov. 24,
2011.  photo: AP / Bassem Tellawi

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Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans against Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad,
during a demonstration in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman November 17,
2011.  Credit: Reuters/Majed Jaber

Syrian_men_in_Jordan_demonstrating_agst_Syrian_Pres_Bashar_al-Assad #2.jpg
(Reuters) - Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans against Syria's President
Bashar al-Assad during a protest outside the Syrian embassy in Amman
September 29, 2011.  Reuters/Ali Jarekji


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