Syrian activists call for release of detainees
Posted on January 20, 2012 by M-BZ12
"Anti-government protesters have taken to the streets of Syria in support of thousands of people detained by the government in the 10-month uprising.
The UN said last month that more than 14,000 people were in detention, but human rights activists believe as many as 40,000 people are being held.
The mass protests came a day after an Arab League observer mission in Syria completed its month-long mission. Activists said seven people had been killed by security forces on Friday.
The Syrian authorities have said 2,000 members of the security forces have also been killed combating “armed gangs and terrorists”. - Note, that half of these were shot by Syrian forces themselves because they refused to shoot protesters.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16646806