US government, Syrian-Americans accuse Syria of threatening dissidents
(NEWSER) - Not content to oppress and kill dissidents at home, Syria is tracking and intimidating opponents around the world, as well as their relatives and friends in Syria, reports the Wall Street Journal . At least six Syrian-Americans tell the paper that their protests and activism in the United States have led to family members being arrested or roughed up in Syria, accusations backed by US government officials, who say they have "credible" evidence this is happening. "We received reports that Syrian mission personnel under Ambassador Moustapha's authority have been conducting video and photographic surveillance of people participating in peaceful demonstrations in the United States," says the State Department. More»
