Since protests have started a month ago, Friday has become the day for demonstrations following Friday noon prayers.<br /><br />And since then, every Thursday, the government comes out with overtures and announcements to appease the protesters .<br /><br />This Thursday, a new cabinet was announced, and president Bashar Assad ordered the release of all prisoners, detained in the past few weeks except those implicated in criminal acts.<br /><br />The President also met with the people of Daraa, in an attempt to calm the situation in this twon turned into a flash point .<br /><br />Friday will be a test day to the government promise to allow peaceful protests.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from the capital Damascus.
