The scale and frequency of gross human rights violations in Syria has significantly increased in recent weeks, according to a new report by the United Nations independent panel probing abuses committed during the country’s ongoing conflict.The report of the Independent
Violence Increasing in Syria
Violence and the indiscriminate use of heavy weapons by the Government as well as targeted attacks by the opposition are increasing in Syria, the head of the United Nations observer force said today, adding that this is taking a heavy…
Violence Continues in Syria
The head of United Nations observers in Syria today spoke out about the ongoing fighting taking place in the Middle Eastern country, particularly in the city of Aleppo, and on its impact on civilians. “I am extremely concerned about the…
Kofi Annan Resigns
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the resignation of the United Nations-League of Arab States Joint Special Envoy for the Syrian crisis, Kofi Annan. “Mr. Annan has informed me, and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Nabil El Araby,…
Bomb Attack at National Security Headquarters in Damascus
Expressing alarm over the intensifying violence in Syria, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemns yesterday’s bomb attack at the National Security Headquarters in Damascus, according to his spokesperson. “The Secretary-General reiterates that acts of violence committed by any party are unacceptable…
Human Rights Watch Discloses Torture Centers in Syria
We received the following press release from Human Rights Watch, which has just released a report on torture centers in Syria. If you have problems opening any of the links, we suggest going to the Human RIghts Watch website…
More than 9,000 Dead in Syria
The head of UN peacekeeping, Hervé Ladsous, today met with Syrian government and opposition group representative in the city of Homs, during a visit to assess progress made on the ground by UN military observers. “During the meeting, both sides…