One of the fifty Arab League observers visiting Damascus called the Assad regime's killings a genocide.
Speaking to Al Arabiya broadcaster on Monday, Mostashar Mahgoub said,
"what's happening in Syria is genocide."
"This is a regime is taking revenge on its people."
The Arab League observers started arriving in Syria on Friday.
The observers will judge whether Syria is implementing a peace plan it agreed to after pressure by the Arab League and Turkey. The plan includes withdrawal of troops from the streets, release of prisoners, and dialogue with the opposition.
Syrian commanders ordered troops to 'shoot to kill' - HRW (15 Dec 2011)
Refer Syria to ICC - Navi Pillay (13 Dec 2011)
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