17 Jan 2012 19:54 Source: Reuters // Reuters
(Recasts with Arab source)
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At least 24 reported killed in fresh violence
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Free Syria Army leader appeals for outside intervention
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Mandate of Arab monitors expires on Thursday
By Erika Solomon
BEIRUT, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Syria is ready to let Arab monitors extend their mission beyond this week, an Arab source said on Tuesday, but a rebel army chief said they should go as they had failed to curb a crackdown on protesters seeking President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.
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