Syria: ‘Shoot to Kill’ Commanders Named

Former Syrian soldiers identified by name 74 commanders and officials from the Syrian military and intelligence agencies who allegedly ordered, authorized, or condoned widespread killings, torture, and unlawful arrests during the 2011 anti-government protests. The Security Council should refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and impose sanctions against the officials implicated in abuses.

(London) – Former Syrian soldiers identified by name 74 commanders and officials responsible for attacks on unarmed protesters, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

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