Syrian anti-government protesters in London have received threatening phone calls and house visits from Syrian embassy officials, they claim. Though the protesters cannot be arrested by embassy officials, the government can threaten to detain family and relatives in Syria or arrest them if they return to Syria. The Syrian embassy has denied the claims.
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Syrian protesters in UK report threats
Syrian anti-government protesters in London have received threatening phone calls and house visits from Syrian embassy officials, they claim. Though the protesters cannot be arrested by embassy officials, the government can threaten to detain family and relatives in Syria or arrest them if they return to Syria. The Syrian embassy has denied the claims.
24 Jun 11
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