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Few options for Obama administration in Syria

By Laurel Adams

Existing sanctions on Syria severely limit Obama's options to step in as civilians are killed

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"… tance and other aid projects. No aid has been provided to Syria since 1981. …"

"… ns. But U.S. policies of limited engagement and economic sanctions against Syria present obstacles for action.While the U.S. is providing significant suppo …"

"… new political groups in the Middle East, like Egypt and Libya, its role in Syria has been stunted by aid restrictions. Syria’s sponsorship of terrorist g …"

"… e Egypt and Libya, its role in Syria has been stunted by aid restrictions. Syria’s sponsorship of terrorist groups resulted in economic sanctions that re …"

Grim torture tales from Syria

By Aaron Mehta

Syrian protestors — children and adults alike — tortured by Bashar al-Assad's regime

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"… lian population.  …"

"… e group concludes, are “evidence that torture and other ill-treatment in Syria form part of a widespread and systematic attack against the civilian popul …"

"… eriods of time.The report includes personal tales of horror from dozens of Syrians that Amnesty interviewed in Jordan. Their accounts are harrowing, and Am …"

"… y also intensify calls from activists for the US to come to the defense of Syria’s civilian population.  …"

U.S. seeks to outsource handling of Syrian chemical weapons

By R. Jeffrey Smith

The U.S. wants Jordan and Turkey to take the lead safeguarding Syrian chemical weapons.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Middle East":

"… l nerve agents suddenly become vulnerable to theft and misuse, Western and Middle Eastern officials say. As part of their preparations for such an event, Wester …"

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Secret US detention program had many foreign collaborators

By Douglas Birch

A new report details the involvement of dozens of countries in rough treatment, without accountability

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bashar al-Assad":

"… nlisted . At least eight militants were handed over to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, the report says. One detainee spent  10 months in a tiny grave-sized …"