Syria frees 912 prisoners held for anti-Assad protests

Syria said it had freed 912 prisoners held for taking part in anti-Assad protests, SANA reported. Those liberated did "not have Syrian blood on their hands". Some 1700 prisoners were released earlier this month, SANA said.

Under the terms of an Arab League deal aimed at ending the violence, Syria agreed earlier this month to withdraw the army from urban centers, release political prisoners, launch a dialogue with the opposition and admit foreign observers. (Reuters)