Syria's war: Activists call for release of political prisoners
Al Jazeera, 20 Jun 2020
Rights groups are calling for political prisoners in Syria to be released, as the number of COVID-19 cases rises.
UN officials say the potential spread of the virus in prisons is extremely high.
A former detainee has appealed for help from the president of Russia, an ally of Syria.
Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports.
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UN officials say the potential spread of the virus in prisons is extremely high.
A former detainee has appealed for help from the president of Russia, an ally of Syria.
Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports.
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