As fighting intensifies in Syria, wounded rebel fighters—as well as civilian refugees—are crossing into Turkey seeking medical treatment for often critical injuries.
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Syria Must Reveal Fate of Child at Risk of Torture
16-year-old Ahmed Ismael al-‘Akkad was arrested in Nov. 2012, but his family is unsure where he is. Syria’s authorities must reveal his whereabouts and fate and ensure he is protected from torture and receives adequate medical care.