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Syria says releases 912 prisoners detained over unrest

by Reuters
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 12:02 GMT

BEIRUT, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Syria released 912 prisoners detained for involvement in protests against President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday, the state news agency said.

Those freed did "not have Syrian blood on their hands", the agency said. It said Wednesday's move followed the release earlier this month of more than 1,700 prisoners. (reporting by Dominic Evans; editing by David Stamp)

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