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Deplorable plight of women in Syria
Feb 3 2007, Pooja

Syrian law contains provisions that discriminate against women and facilitate violence against them. Under the law, some forms of violence against women can be carried out with near impunity.

For instance, men can escape punishment or receive reduced.

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