Syria

Syrian activist jailed for three years - 17 March 2009

Syrian writer Habib Saleh has been sentenced to three years in prison for criticizing the country's government in a series of articles published on the internet.

Syrian court sentences activists to two and a half years - 30 October 2008

Twelve members of the opposition coalition the Damascus Declaration for Democratic National Change are convicted of "weakening national sentiment.

Syria: Release pro-democracy activists immediately - 28 October 2008

The Syrian authorities must immediately release 12 activists who have been victims of an unfair trial which could see them sentenced for up to 15 years in prison, Amne

Pro-democracy activists in Syria face 15 years in prison - 8 October 2008

Twelve people are charged with "weakening national sentiment" for attending a meeting of the Damascus Declaration for Democratic National Change.

Syria: Amnesty International welcomes release of prisoner of conscience - 8 August 2008

Amnesty International today welcomed the release of Syrian prisoner of conscience Dr ‘Aref Dalilah.

Syrian prisoner of conscience freed - 8 August 2008

The Syrian authorities unexpectedly released Dr. Aref Dalilah on Thursday following a presidential amnesty.

Syria: ‘Arabji and Dekalbab facing unfair trials - 6 June 2008

Kareem ‘Arabji and Muhammad Dekalbab are to appear in court in Syria on 8 and 9 June respectively in trials which could lead to them being sentenced to impriso
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