Thursday, May 24, 2012

Both sides in Syria abuse human rights: U.N. report

 

Anti-government protesters wave opposition flags during the funeral of Sukaria, whom protesters said was killed by forces loyal to Assad, in DamascusGENEVA/BEIRUT (Reuters) - A U.N. investigation on Thursday said both sides in the Syrian conflict had committed serious human rights abuses, with government forces executing entire families in their homes and rebels torturing and killing soldiers and government supporters. The United Nations report into the 14-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad said government forces routinely drew up lists of wanted people and their families before blockading then attacking a village or neighborhood. ...

Both sides in Syria abuse human rights: U.N. report
Thu, 24 May 2012 20:52:38 GMT

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