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Amnesty urges Syria to probe sectarian massacres as war crimes

Amnesty urges Syria to probe sectarian massacres as war crimes

  • Many from Assad’s Alawite minority have feared reprisals for his brutal rule
  • The massacres “must be investigated as war crimes,” Amnesty said in a statement
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At least 1,383 civilians killed in Syria violence: new monitor toll

At least 1,383 civilians killed in Syria violence: new monitor toll

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Syria forces beef up security amid reports of mass killings of Alawites

Syria forces beef up security amid reports of mass killings of Alawites

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Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200

Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200

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Thousands of Alawites mourn 3 killed by foreign Islamists: monitor, witness

Thousands of Alawites mourn 3 killed by foreign Islamists: monitor, witness

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An angry protest can be seen in Qardaha, Assad’s hometown after a video circulated showing an attack on an Alawite shrine.

Syrians protest after video showing attack on Alawite shrine: monitor, witnesses

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