The protesters had organized a sit-in in the center of town in Homs and renamed the town square "Tahrir Square." So far no deaths have been reported from this latest clash. Al Jazeera:
An activist on the ground told Al Jazeera that security forces had opened fire on protesters. At least two people are reported injured while tear gas has also been used, according to Al Jazeera's correspondent in Damascus, Cal Perry.
Homs was shut down by the army with three rings of checkpoints surrounding the city, our correspondent said. Security forces had given protesters until 2.30am to clear the square, but gunfire was reported at 2.15am.
Most of the square was cleared with people scattering across the city, according to our correspondent. But some protesters say they are afraid to go to hospitals.
"They are afraid if they go to the hospitals the security forces will be waiting for them there and they will end up in detention," our correspondent said.
