2011/11/03

Crimes against the humanity

"Based on available information, the special advisers consider that the scale and gravity of the violations indicate a serious possibility that crimes against humanity may have been committed and continue to be committed in Syria," the advisers said in a statement. haaretz


Assad's crackdown killed more than 3,500

More than 3,500 people have been killed in Syria's crackdown on protesters, the United Nations said on Tuesday, as the military pressed its campaign to put down resistance against President Bashar Assad's rule in the city of Homs. haaretz


Arab League votes to suspend Syria if doesn't end violence

President Bashar al-Assad given ultimatum to rein in his troops or face economic and political sanctions. guardian

Note: a bit late, isn't?