Syrians rally in support of Assad govt.

Syrians have held a demonstration in support of the government of President Bashar al-Assad in the northeastern city of Deir al-Zour, Press TV reports.

On Tuesday, thousands of demonstrators expressed their support for the reforms promised by the Syrian president.

Demonstrators also chanted slogans against foreign intervention in the country.

President Assad said on Sunday that any intervention by Western powers to divide the country would break up the entire region.

On Thursday, thousands of Syrians also held a demonstration in support of the government in the port city of Latakia.