Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem attacks regional bloc after it rejects proposed amendments to observers mission.
From: Inside Story
The impact of economic sanctions on Syria
As Arab states decide to cut commercial ties with the Syrian government, will it help end the violence in the country?
28 Nov 2011
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