Syrian Activist in Hiding: "We're Not Looking for Intervention, We're Looking for Support"

DemocracyNow.org - Syria's 16-month uprising has entered uncharted territory after Wednesday's bombing that killed three members of President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle, including his defense secretary, interior minister and brother-in-law. Fighting between government troops and opposition rebels has been reported across Damascus, including locations within sight of the presidential palace. We're joined from Syria by an activist who requested anonymity to protect her safety. "They're losing control," she says of the regime. "A lot of people were glad about [the bombing], but it just makes us -- deep inside -- scared. What is the regime going to do next?" Watch additional coverage on the crisis in Syria in our news archive: http://www.democracynow.org/topics/syria To watch the complete weekday independent news hour, read the transcript, download the podcast, search our vast archive, or to find more information about Democracy Now! and Amy Goodman, visit http://www.democracynow.org/ FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: Facebook:   / democracynow   Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube:    / democracynow   Listen on SoundCloud:   / democracy-now   Daily Email News Digest: http://www.democracynow.org/subscribe Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit http://www.democracynow.org/donate/YT