Arab League explores ways to protect Syrian civilians

Syria's leadership is under mounting pressure from other Arab states to halt its continuing violent repression of pro-democracy protests.



The head of the Arab League, Nabil al-Arabi, said the organisation is looking at

mechanisms it could implement to protect civilians in Syria.



He spoke after the League voted to freeze Syria's membership, a move that sparked pro-government riots in Syria.



France has joined the condemnation of President Bashar al-Assad's government.



Yesterday France summoned the Syrian ambassador to Paris to demand an explanation for attacks by Assad loyalists on diplomatic missions in Syria, including its own, following Saturday's suspension.



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