VIII. AcknowledgementsThis report is based on research conducted in Syria from November 10 to 18, 2006, by two researchers in the Middle East and North Africa Division of Human Rights Watch. It was written by one of these researchers. The report would not have been possible without the assistance of the various Syrian activists and human rights groups that agreed to meet with us. Their courage and their ability to work under very difficult circumstances were an inspiration. To protect these activists from any harassment or retaliation, their names have been withheld. The report was reviewed by Sarah Leah Whitson, executive director of the Middle East and North Africa Division, Dinah PoKempner, General Counsel at Human Rights Watch, and Ian Gorvin, consultant in the Program Office of Human Rights Watch. Assef Ashraf and Tarek Radwan, associates for the Middle East and North Africa Division, prepared this report for publication. Additional production assistance was provided by Andrea Holley, director of publications, Grace Choi, publications specialist, and Fitzroy Hepkins, mail manager. |