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In Syria, Trial Of Damascus Declaration Prisoners Begins

Based on reports by the Syrian opposition, yesterday, July 16, the Damascus Criminal Court opened the trial of the Damascus Declaration prisoners.

The proceedings began with a secret session, during which the prisoners were questioned. They denied all charges against them.

It was announced that the first public session in the trial would be July 30.

Source: www.syriahr.com, July 16, 2008

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