person > Sarah Leah Whitson
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New "political isolation" law, passed under duress, could unseat the prime minister and other top officials.
Africa
Last Modified: 05 May 2013 21:48 GMT
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As dissenting voices are silenced in the region, we ask if this is suppression of speech or the legitimate use of law.
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Family members bussed in as 94 activists appear in court amid tight security but foreign journalists kept out.
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Rights group says fighters have burned and looted Christian and Shia places of worship, increasing sectarian fears.
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Israel violated international laws for raids carried out on media during recent attacks on Gaza, a rights group says.
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Head of UN observers says attacks by both sides are intensifying, limiting mission's aim to observe, verify and report.
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Government forces continue to pound opposition neighbourhoods in Homs, killing at least five, activists say.
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Human Rights Watch says rebel fighters have tortured and executed members of security forces and pro-government gangs.
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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.
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Security forces clash with bidoon demonstrators for second straight day after dozens arrested northwest of the capital.
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