Syrian activists continue to denounce an ongoing Arab League inquiry into violence in the country as a sham. According to the activists, Syrian authorities have led the investigators into areas loyal to the government and have falsely created the impression of a minimal army presence in the streets. The Arab League has acknowledged around 400 people have been killed in recent weeks, despite the presence of approximately 100 monitors in Syria. Earlier today, the Syrian government announced the release of 552 political prisoners, but thousands are believed to still remain behind bars.