Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad participate in a demonstration in solidarity with government forces in the countryside of Damascus, Syria, Feb. 20, 2014. Several Syrian cities witnessed pro-government rallies over the past few days. (Xinhua/Zhang Naijie)

Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad participate in a demonstration in solidarity with government forces in the countryside of Damascus, Syria, Feb. 20, 2014. Several Syrian cities witnessed pro-government rallies over the past few days. (Xinhua/Zhang Naijie)

Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad participate in a demonstration in solidarity with government forces in the countryside of Damascus, Syria, Feb. 20, 2014. Several Syrian cities witnessed pro-government rallies over the past few days. (Xinhua/Zhang Naijie)

A man shout slogans during a demonstration supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the countryside of Damascus, Syria, Feb. 20, 2014. Several Syrian cities witnessed pro-government rallies over the past few days. (Xinhua/Zhang Naijie)