News for Monitors Slaughter of Innocents Continues in SyriaAt least 16 people died Sunday by mid-day in Syria, including two who were tortured by government forces, human rights activists said. Arab League Meets to Decide on UN in SyriaThe Arab League is meeting in Cairo Sunday to decide whether it's time to invite the United Nations to join its mission to Syria. Report: Assad Pulls Tanks from Syrian CitiesSyrian President Bashar al-Assad has withdrawn tanks and heavy weapons from cities but his forces continue to kill unarmed protesters. Arab League Advisers Says Pull MonitorsAn advisory board within the 22-nation Arab League is warning the organization to yank its monitors from Syria. Maher Assad, Brother of Syrian President, MissingMaher Assad, the brother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is reported by Arab media as missing. Syrian Gov't Troops Shoot at Arab League MonitorSyrian government forces shot an Arab League monitor Monday night, leading observers to question whether to continue their mission. |
