Russia’s involvement in the Syrian conflict which began two years ago today, has created a turning point in the numbers of those killed on the ground and in human rights violations, which has transformed and surpassed the previous violations on a totally different level. Since day one, Russia has implemented a “Scorched Land” policy in […]
Syria Six Years On: Continuous Violations and Absent Justice
Six years ago, popular protests of an unprecedented nature erupted across Syria. This took place after approximately half a century of emergency rule in which all forms of participation in public life outside the control of the state was halted, including political parties and organisations as well as NGOs. Syria was a closed state in […]
Barrels Target Mosque during Friday Prayers
The Mosque of Hamza Ibn Abdul Mutalib in the city of Andan (rural Aleppo), was targeted by two explosive barrels whilst full of worshippers during the Friday prayers, leading to severe destruction of the mosque, the death of two worshippers, and the injury of dozens of others. The two barrels fell shortly after one another […]
Family Massacred in Hama
Explosive barrel bombing on the village of Al-Sharka in rural Hama has led to the death of 16 people, among them 10 from one family. The bombing also caused widespread destruction among civilian homes in the area. A video recorded by activists showed members of the Civilian Defence teams picking up bodies strewn across agricultural […]
Explosive Barrel Massacre in Qadi Askar
An explosive barrel released by a helicopter on Qadi Askar in Aleppo has killed at least 20 civilians, and left tens injured. The barrel fell on the busiest area of the neighbourhood, initiating fires and destroying a large number of shops, houses and cars. Victims identified till the hour include Mohammed Nayef Muath (45 years), […]
A Bloody Day in Aleppo with Regime and ISIS Attacks
Aleppo witnessed another bloody day today, in which helicopters released 23 barrels on the city and its suburbs in addition to conducting warplane airstrikes. This was alongside ISIS attacks on the eastern and northern countryside of the city. A helicopter released an explosive barrel on the street of the Ibrahim al-Khaleel Mosque in the al-Sha’aar […]
International Report: 85 Places Subjected to Shelling in Aleppo since 22/2/2014
A report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) claims that the organisation has documented 85 places which have been targeted by the bombing of explosive barrels during the 40 days after the UN Security Council decree 2139 was issued on 22/2/2014. The places documented by the report include official hospitals on which were clear signs […]
Another School targeted by Syrian Regime Planes
The “Sun of Liberty” school in the city of Qaa’ (rural Idlib) was subjected to shelling with interstitial missiles launched by MeG planes, this morning. Many pupils, that had been sitting at their desks at the time of the attack, were injured. The school was opened in 2013, and is an accredited educational partner for […]
Aleppo: the Destruction of a city under the Auspices of the International Community
The city of Aleppo has been subjected to continuous and routine attacks since August 2012, transforming large neighbourhoods of the city into concrete dumps, and causing over a million inhabitants to flee. According to the last government census in 2012, 4.6 million civilians live in Aleppo and its rural areas, making it the province with […]
Human Rights Watch Report: Incendiary Bombs are Killing Kids in Syria
Human Rights Watch has released the following report. Read below or on their website here Incendiary Bombs are Killing Kids in Syria NOVEMBER 11, 2013 Author(s): Mary Wareham Published in: Politico For weeks, the Syrian Air Force had been bombing the Damascus suburb of Daraya. But on the morning of Nov. 16, 2012, something was […]