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Video: U.N. envoy’s hope for Syria refugees’ return

Posted on September 18, 2012 by 456098

Source: Reuters

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Editorial: Rape in Syria: a weapon of war or instrument of terror?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by 456098

In Syria, rape is being used by armed groups as a means to an end. In this context, reports have emerged detailing the use of sexual violence by Syrian armed forces and paramilitaries loyal to Assad. Last month, Human Rights … Continue reading →

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54 people killed nationwide Clashes rage in Syria

Posted on September 17, 2012 by 456098

Meanwhile, peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, who just spent four days in Syria, was to meet with the Syria “contact group” in Cairo as it seeks ways to end the bloodbath. The district of “Midan is under the control of the … Continue reading →

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Syria crisis: Middle East heavyweights hold Cairo meeting

Posted on September 17, 2012 by 456098

Foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkey and Iran met in Cairo earlier today to discuss the bloody civil war in Syria, the Kuwait News Agency reported. It was the first high-level meeting between the Middle East heavyweights whose job it is … Continue reading →

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UN report backs claims of war crimes in Syria

Posted on September 17, 2012 by 456098

United Nations investigators say they have expanded a secret list of Syrians and military units suspected of committing war crimes during the 18-month-old conflict between President Bashar al-Assad’s forces and his opponents. The human rights investigators, led by Paulo Pinheiro, … Continue reading →

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Syria: Assad regime forces shell Lebanese town in cross-border hunt for rebels

Posted on September 17, 2012 by 456098

Syrian jets have fired on Lebanese territory in one of the most serious cross-border violations since the country was plunged into turmoil 18 months ago. Security officials said four missiles hit a remote area on the edge of the Lebanese … Continue reading →

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Video: U.N. describes ‘alarming’ development in Syria

Posted on September 17, 2012 by 456098

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August produces worst toll in Syria conflict, says UN

Posted on September 17, 2012 by 456098

August was the worst month for casualties so far in Syria’s 18-month conflict, the United Nations said on Monday, warning that the worsening “grim spiral of violence” could threaten the country’s neighbors. U.N. Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace … Continue reading →

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Magnitude of human rights violations in Syria has dramatically increased – UN panel

Posted on September 17, 2012 by 456098

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 … Continue reading →

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Syria conflict getting worse

Posted on September 13, 2012 by 456098

Peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi said on Thursday the deadly conflict in Syria was getting worse as he arrived on his first official trip aimed at ending nearly 18 months of violence. “We came to Syria to hold meetings with our … Continue reading →

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