person > Sarah Leah Whitson
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The Gulf state has reently detained 15 activists, mostly Islamists calling for political reforms.
Jenifer Fenton
Last Modified: 25 May 2012 22:54 GMT Features
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Government forces continue to pound opposition neighbourhoods in Homs, killing at least five, activists say.
Last Modified: 22 Mar 2012 10:59 GMT Middle East
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Human Rights Watch says rebel fighters have tortured and executed members of security forces and pro-government gangs.
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2012 20:59 GMT Middle East
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Syria says it is open to extension of Arab League mission ahead of Sunday meeting of monitors and bloc's FMs in Cairo.
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2012 19:29 GMT Middle East
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Security forces clash with bidoon demonstrators for second straight day after dozens arrested northwest of the capital.
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2012 21:43 GMT Middle East
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Joint appeal calls for Emirati authorities to halt activists' trial and release them, rights group says.
Last Modified: 09 Oct 2011 07:32 GMT Middle East
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Rights group releases testimonies of defectors from security forces who say they took part in crackdown on protests.
Last Modified: 09 Jul 2011 16:05 GMT Middle East
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Human Rights Watch finds evidence of systematic killings, beatings, torture and detentions.
Last Modified: 01 Jun 2011 19:40 GMT Middle East
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Embattled Syrian leader reaches out to conservative groups, as protests against his 11-year rule continue to grow.
Last Modified: 06 Apr 2011 20:56 GMT Middle East
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Libya's turning point may have come when protesters overwhelmed a barracks in Benghazi.
Evan Hill
Last Modified: 01 Mar 2011 08:58 GMT Libya
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