Syria Frees 260 Detainees as Protests Resume

Syria remains on the brink: Protesters were back on the streets in several cities, a day after security forces opened fire on them, reports CNN . Human rights activists say 25 people were killed yesterday, though the numbers are unconfirmed. President Bashar al-Assad, meanwhile, released 260 political prisoners in his biggest…

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Syria Frees 260 Detainees as Protests Resume

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