Demonstrations spread across the country in response, with Syrian citizens refusing to back down.
The majority of them are Syrian citizens.
As of 2010, there have been 20 Syrian citizens who have been sanctioned.
According to the 2012 constitution, the president is elected by Syrian citizens in a direct election.
Therefore, official US rhetoric on Syrian citizens defending themselves must change today.
It is the first time that Syrian citizens have tried to seek refuge in Israel.
Syrian citizens of the Golan are entitled to free tuition, books and lodging.
The same spokesman also said that Syria would never use these weapons against Syrian citizens.
Most continue to regard themselves as Syrian citizens, with less than 10% having accepted Israeli citizenship.
Visa requirements for Syrian citizens are as follows :