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Death Toll of Syrians in Custody Rises to 95, Says Amnesty International

The toll of Syrians who have died in custody has risen to 95, while also raising grave concerns about four…

September 13, 2011

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Syria’s Surge of Deaths in Detention Revealed, in New Amnesty International Report

At least 88 people are believed to have died in detention in Syria during five months of bloody repression of…

August 31, 2011

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Syria: Deadly detention: Deaths in custody amid popular protest in Syria

At least 88 people are believed to have died in detention in Syria during five months of bloody repression of…

August 31, 2011

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Syrian Journalist at Risk of Torture, Says Amnesty International

Journalists and activists in Syria who pass on information about the country's unrest to the media face torture and other…

August 24, 2011

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Amnesty International Urges Human Rights Council to Act on Crimes Against Humanity in Syria

Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - As the Human Rights Council prepares to hold a special session on…

August 23, 2011

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Syrian Authorities Target Prominent Dissident and Teenage Son, Says Amnesty International

Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - Syrian authorities are feared to be torturing a prominent dissident and his…

August 23, 2011

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Amnesty International Urges Human Rights Council to Act on Crimes Against Humanity in Syria

As the Human Rights Council prepares to hold a special session on Syria next Monday, August 22, Amnesty International urges…

August 19, 2011

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Syrian Authorities Target Prominent Dissident and Teenage Son, Says Amnesty International

Syrian authorities are feared to be torturing a prominent dissident and his teenage son, his lawyer has told Amnesty International.

August 19, 2011

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Young Syrian Activists Held Amid Widespread Repression, says Amnesty International

Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - At least three young human rights activists who helped to organize peaceful…

August 15, 2011

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Amnesty International Urges UN Security Council to Act Urgently on Syria Bloodshed

Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] (New York) – Following the deadliest assault to date on Syrian protesters Sunday and more…

August 1, 2011

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Amnesty International Report Reveals Atrocities Against Civilians in Syrian Town Near Lebanese Border During Brutal May Security Sweep

A new Amnesty International report reveals atrocities committed against civilians in the Syrian town of Tell Kalakh near the Lebanese…

July 6, 2011

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Report reveals crimes against humanity in Syrian town

In recent months, relatively small demonstrations in Syria have developed into widespread mass protests. On 14 May, a devastating security…

July 4, 2011