London intensifies contacts with Syrian Opposition

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, reported that 12 people were killed across the country on Friday, adding that a 14-year-old boy was among the dead, and said dozens of people were wounded by gunfire nationwide.

State television reported that a bomb blast in Hama killed three members of the security forces and critically wounded an officer, while state news agency SANA said two were killed.

SANA also reported that said five security personnel were wounded when gunmen fired on them in Daraa, where a bomb squad defused an explosive device. Another umbrella group of activists, the Syrian Revolution General Commission, also called for nationwide protests "until the regime falls."

But counter-rallies were held in some parts of Damascus, SANA reported, with people demonstrating against Arab pressure on Syria and foreign intervention in domestic affairs. On the other hand the Syrian Armed forces stormed into several cities, few hours before the deadline set by the Arab League to end violence in Syria.

The Arab foreign ministers have threatened Syria on Wednesday evening during the Arab League meeting in Rabat to impose economic sanctions on the Syrian if it does not sign within three days, the protocol that defines the "legal and regulatory framework" for the Arab Observer Mission to be sent to Syria. 

On the other hand Syrian activists broadcasted videos and pictures of popular movement in Al-Khalidiya area in Homs raided by the Syrian Forces Army causing more than 20 casualties. 

Angry protestors chanted slogans against the Syrian President Bashar Assad, calling on the international community to provide an international and Arab protection for the Syrian people. Amid these movements, British Foreign Minister William Haig revealed that he will meet on Monday with a delegation from the Syrian opposition, adding that London has decided to appoint former British ambassador to Lebanon Francis Guy to intensify its contacts with the Syrian National Council.