"We're working very closely with Interpol," "They are in the process of establishing what is called the Dangerous and Disruptive Persons Database which will assist us in identifying people that may pose a potential danger to the tournament as far as organized fighting or hooliganism is concerned."

VOA: standard.2009.06.12

Fighting has intensified as groups such as the Free Syrian Army pose a challenge for government security forces.

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