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117 Syrian Protesters Detained on Monday

HeadlineApr 12, 2011

Syrian human rights groups say at least 117 activists, intellectuals and anti-government supporters were arrested Monday as part of a growing crackdown on protesters. Over the past month, at least 200 people have been killed in Syria since anti-government protests began. Human Rights Watch is reporting Syrian security forces in at least two towns prevented medical personnel and others from reaching wounded protesters last week.

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