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Email Print Related News France says it does not aim to topple Arab leaders 2:44pm EDT Analysis & Opinion Human rights and the US as global judge Outspoken South Korean singer taps populace sentiment Related Topics World » Related Video Syrian mass protests mount 11:21am EDT Syrian mass protests mount Protests, crackdown in Syria 1 / 15 Syria's President Bashar al-Assad delivers a speech to a new cabinet he named last week during a broadcast by Syrian state television in Damascus in this still image taken from video April 16, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Syrian TV via Reuters TV By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN | Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:56pm EDT AMMAN (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad said on Saturday emergency law in place for almost 50 years in Syria would be lifted by next week but ignored popular demands to curb the security apparatus and dismantle its authoritarian system. Assad, facing unprecedented pressure for democratic reform, had earlier pledged to replace the repressive emergency law with anti-terrorism legislation, but opposition figures said this was likely to preserve tough restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly in Syria, under monolithic Baath Party rule since 1963. "Next week is the maximum (time) limit for completion of these laws regarding the lifting of the state of emergency," Assad said in a speech to a new cabinet he named last week broadcast by Syrian state television. "When the lifting of the emergency law package is issued, it should be firmly enforced. The Syrian people are civilized. They love order and they do not accept chaos and mob rule," he said. "We will not be lenient toward sabotage," Assad said in a speech to a new cabinet he named last week. Syrian authorities have blamed "infiltrators" for stirring up unrest at the behest of outside players, including Lebanon and Islamist groups. Emergency law bans public gatherings of more than five people and served to throttle any public dissent until Syrians began taking to the streets a month ago, inspired by popular uprisings that ousted autocratic leaders in Egypt and Tunisia. Assad, 45, who took office in 2000 upon the death of his father Hafez al-Assad, who ruled for 30 years, said stability remained his priority but reform was needed to "strengthen the internal front." But he did not mention the main demands of tens of thousands of protesters, namely to end the tight grip of security services on everyday life, release thousands of long serving political prisoners, most of whom have been held without trial, and do away with a clause in Syria's constitution that enshrines the Baath Party as "leader of the state and society." "We do not want to be hasty. Any reforms have to be based on maintaining internal stability," Assad said. MARCH IN DERAA, PROTEST FUNERAL IN LATAKIA Thousands of people marched in the southern city of Deraa, the fount of the protest wave, on Saturday chanting: "The people want the overthrow of the regime," two witnesses said. In Latakia, a funeral was held for a protester who died in a pro-democracy demonstration that was broken up by security forces on Friday. Security forces attacked a rally that followed the funeral, firing guns in the air, a rights campaigner in contact with Latakia said, and one protester was injured. Assad said a law to allow political parties would remain under study but the issue was sensitive because it could lead either "to the break-up of society or to more national unity." "I think that this package will lead to more participation and more freedoms in Syria. We do not want to be hasty and bring about opposite consequences. Reform must be built on internal stability and security." Assad said corruption was a problem and a commission to address it should be set up, but announced no measures to end his own family's dominance over the Syrian economy. 1 2 Next World Tweet this Share this Link this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language, all capital letters or appear to be spam, and we review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. Comments (2) SheilaM wrote: This is exactly the issue: if the State of Emergency is lifted what will take its place. This report suggests that severe legislation is on its way. What will stop the authorities killing and torturing the peaceful protesters? Citizenship for half of the stateless Kurds (the Maktoum don’t qualify) means nothing if this regime stays, political arrests and detentions continue, draconian courts make decisions about liberty, the President retains his power over Parliament, and there is no participation in the political process. These are systemic changes that need to be made. This is no time for celebration Apr 16, 2011 12:07pm EDT -- Report as abuse frankysbride wrote: Without getting obscene, I can’t believe this. “Assad, facing intensifying protests against his 11 years in power, had earlier pledged to replace the emergency law with anti-terrorism legislation but opposition figures said this was likely to preserve draconian curbs on freedom of speech and assembly in Syria, under monolithic Baath party rule since 1963.” Apr 16, 2011 2:28pm EDT -- Report as abuse See All Comments » Add Your Comment Social Stream (What's this?) © Copyright 2011 Thomson Reuters Editorial Editions: Africa Arabic Argentina Brazil Canada China France Germany India Italy Japan Latin America Mexico Russia Spain United Kingdom United States Reuters Contact Us Advertise With Us Help Journalism Handbook Archive Site Index Video Index Reader Feedback Mobile Newsletters RSS Podcasts Widgets Your View Analyst Research Thomson Reuters Copyright Disclaimer Privacy Professional Products Professional Products Support Financial Products About Thomson Reuters Careers Online Products Acquisitions Monthly Buyouts Venture Capital Journal International Financing Review Project Finance International PEhub.com PE Week FindLaw Super Lawyers Attorney Rating Service Reuters on Facebook Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. 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