Palloncini colorati a formare le tre bandiera siriana, cinese e russa

A giant photo of Syrian President Bashar Assad is displayed as thousands of Syrians fly colored balloons resembling the Syrian, Russian and Chinese flags during a pro-government rally at Saba Bahrat Square in Damascus, Syria, on 12 October 2011. According to media sources, thousands of Syrians rallied to support the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and express appreciation to Russia and China for their supportive stance for Syria. On 04 October, Russia and China used their veto power to torpedo a draft UN Security Council resolution condemning al-Assad’s regime. (Epa/Youssef Badawi)