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March 20, 2012

Human Rights Watch Uncovers Major Abuses by Syrian Rebel Groups 
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A new report by Human Rights Watch accuses armed opposition groups in
Syria of carrying out serious human rights abuses including kidnapping,
detention, and torture of security force members, government supporters
and people identified as members of pro-government militias. Human
Rights Watch has also received reports of executions by armed opposition
groups.



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