NEW : Videos show children in More than 1,100 cities apparently protesting against Damascus 's government . Critics have accused forces loyal to al-Assad of targeting defenseless demonstrators and hindering outside help for those in need . President Al-Assad will give a speech Monday , state-run media reports . The head of Amnesty International is visiting Syria for talks with officials , the group said . More than 1,100 people have died in the unrest , Amnesty International reports .
NEW : Videos show children in More than 1,100 cities apparently protesting against Damascus 's government . President Al-Assad will give a speech Monday , state-run media reports . The head of Amnesty International is visiting Syria for talks with officials , the group said . More than 1,100 people have died in the unrest , Amnesty International reports .