24.10.2012                      08.Cheschwan. 5773

Syrien:

Syrian opposition dismisses Assad's general amnesty as a sham

International envoy Lakhadr Brahimi is currently in Syria, attempting to secure a temporary ceasefire between government forces and the rebels.

Syrian President Bashar Assad on Tuesday issued a general amnesty, state-run television reported, and the opposition dismissed the decision as a sham….