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  • Report: Possible ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ in Syria[“total collapse” in efforts by Pres.Assad]

    06/01/2011 6:17:11 AM PDT · by fight_truth_decay · 8 replies
    VOA ^ | Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 at 12:20 pm UTC | Stsff
    Human Rights Watch says it has reports of recent killings and torture by Syrian troops that may qualify as crimes against humanity. The New York-based group released a report Wednesday based on more than 50 interviews with victims and witnesses of the violence. The report centers on the southern city of Daraa, where Syrian forces allegedly carried out some of the worst violence against civilians since anti-government protests began in March. The rights group says witnesses told of beatings, torture using electroshock devices, and detention of people seeking medical care. It called on the Syrian government to take steps immediately...