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Human Rights Activist Arrested in Damascus Over Social Media Content
Hassan Akkad, a human rights activist, was arrested and remains in detention in Damascus for social media posts criticizing wealthy businessmen for allegedly failing to fulfill pledges to help rebuild Syria.
21 Jun, 14:41 — 21 Jun, 14:41
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