Syrian bloggers pay the price

Against the backdrop of the revolution in Egypt, Yaara Bou Melhem reports on Syria's hardline stance against discontent.

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Against the backdrop of the revolution in Egypt, Yaara Bou Melhem reports on Syria's hardline stance against discontent.

In the Middle East, speaking out against authoritarian regimes comes at a high price. In the shadow of the deadly revolution in

The son of an 80-year-old human rights campaigner is again behind bars for speaking out. He's been forced to move to Europe to campaign for his father's release.










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