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July 11, 2011

Syria Ambassador Summoned in D.C. Amid Reports of Surveillance of Protesters in U.S. 
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The U.S. Department of State has summoned Syria’s ambassador to the
United States following reports of individuals being video-tapped at
peaceful U.S. protests. According to a White House spokesperson,
personnel under Syrian Ambassador Imad Mustapha have reportedly targeted
protesters in the United States with both video and photographic
surveillance. In addition, the United States has also informed the
Syrian ambassador it is investigating reports suggesting authorities in
Damascus have targeted U.S.-based protesters’ families in Syria.



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