NEW : Opposition group says widespread protests occurred across Syria . The Syrian government said Friday , via the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency , that Arab League observers visited Douma , portions of Damascus , various neighborhoods in Homs , which opposition groups say has been under siege by Syrian forces . At least 35 deaths are reported across the country . The Free Syrian Army says it is only conducting defensive operations for now . Thousands of protesters take to the streets .
NEW : Opposition group says widespread protests occurred across Syria . At least 35 deaths are reported across the country . The Free Syrian Army says it is only conducting defensive operations for now . Thousands of protesters take to the streets .