by Amnesty International Urgent Action Network
11 December 2009
Journalist Ma’an ‘Aqel was arrested on 22 November in the Syrian capital, Damascus. He is now held incommunicado, putting him at risk of torture and other ill-treatment.
Ma’an ‘Aqel writes for the state-owned newspaper al-Thawra. He was arrested at the newspaper’s office in Damascus. Three days later, State [...]