UN panel accuses Syria of war crimes

Syrian government forces and militia have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity on civilians, a UN expert panel has concluded.

UN panel accuses Syria of war crimes

In a report that provides in chilling detail further evidence of a conflict spiralling out of control, the panel appointed by the UN’s 47-nation Human Rights Council blamed the government and allied militia for the killing of more than 100 civilians in the village of Houla in May.

It said the murders, unlawful killing, torture, sexual violence and indiscriminate attacks “indicate the involvement at the highest levels of the armed and security forces and the government”.

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