 | Syria: Investigate Sednaya Prison Deaths
The Syrian government should order an independent investigation into the deadly shooting of inmates by military police at Sednaya prison two weeks ago and make the findings public, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch also called on the authorities to immediately make public the names of those killed or injured in the incident.
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 | Failed Responsibility: Iraqi Refugees in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon
A refugee crisis was feared before the coalition invasion of Iraq in 2003, but it came later than anticipated, and on a greater scale. It started not because of the military action, but two years later, when American efforts to rebuild the country faltered, violence escalated, and civilians became the targets of insurgent groups and sectarian militias. And while exact numbers are uncertain,... Read more... |
 | The Jordanian Landlords and Tenants Law
Summary and Recommendations
According to the Landlords and Tenants Law (the Law) of Jordan, all leases negotiated before the year 2000, will expire by the end of the year 2010. It is estimated that the majority of existing leases within Amman will expire under this law, throwing the Jordanian rental market-especially for commercial properties-into chaos.
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