GENEVA (Reuters) - Syrian government troops and affiliated forces committed war crimes and a crime against humanity in their long siege of eastern Ghouta through heavy bombardment and "deliberately starving" 265,000 people, U.N. investigators said on Wednesday. About 20,000 rebel fighters entrenched in the besieged area, some belonging to "terrorist groups",
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Syrian flees the war, escapes to France, becomes successful luxury designer
Assad uses “Law 10” to rid the country of all political opposition
the so-called “Law 10” allows the regime to acquire previously private property in which to create zoned developments, and to compensate the owners with shares in the new projects. Many of the displaced have lost the necessary paperwork, are struggling financially or may not learn of the legal requirements
U.S. warns Syria in response to ceasefire violations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States warned Syria on Friday it would take “firm and appropriate measures” in response to ceasefire violations, saying it was concerned about reports of an impending military operation in a de-escalation zone in the country’s southwest. Washington also cautioned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against broadening the
Suspected Israeli missiles hit a Lebanese weapons depot in Syria
(AFP) DAMASCUS: Missiles hit a weapons depot on Thursday belonging to the Lebanese Hezbollah movement at Syria’s Dabaa military air base in the central province of Homs, a monitor said. “Six missiles were fired at the Dabaa military airport and surrounding area in the western sector of Homs province, targeting Lebanese Hezbollah