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Civilians Bearing the Brunt in the Battle for Aleppo
Civilians are enduring a horrific level of violence in the battle between Syrian government forces and opposition fighters for control of Aleppo.
August 22, 2012
Press Release
Civilians Bear Brunt of Horrific Violence as Battle for Aleppo Rages
There is no longer any question: Syria's most populous city has been turned into a battlefield, rendering Aleppo's civilian residents disposable pawns in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
August 22, 2012
Press Release
Satellite Images from Escalating Syrian Conflict Are Reason for Concern
Amnesty International says satellite images from Aleppo and nearby areas raise further concerns about escalating conflict and risk to Syrian civilians.
August 6, 2012
Press Release
United Kingdom’s Cameron Must Raise Critical Issues with Russia’s Putin in Meeting Today
Amnesty International calls on United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Pussy Riot trial and action on Syria.
August 2, 2012
Report
All-Out Repression: Purging Dissent in Aleppo, Syria
Research by Amnesty International details the brutal crackdown in Aleppo, as Syrian security forces and militia target protesters, medical staff and bystanders.
July 31, 2012
Press Release
Reports Increase of Unlawful Killings of Captured Security Forces by Opposition Forces in Syria
Amnesty International continues to receive reports of unlawful executions and other atrocities by both sides in the Syrian conflict
July 25, 2012
Press Release
All Parties Responsible for Syria Violence Will Be Held Criminally Responsible
After an order to clear streets in Damascus, Amnesty International reminded all parties that violence against the civilian population will not go unpunished.
July 20, 2012
Press Release
Russia/China Veto of U.N. Resolution on Syria Will Embolden Those Responsible for Violence
The failure of Russia and China to take strong action at the United Nations Security Council Thursday will lead to further violence.
July 19, 2012
Press Release
Tremseh Killings Underscore Need for Full U.N. Access in Syria
Independent monitors must be allowed to investigate the reported killing of scores of people in an attack on the Sunni town of Tremseh in Syria.
July 13, 2012
Press Release
Russia Move to Halt New Arms Transfers to Syria ‘Feeble’ as Existing Contracts Continue
The Russian government's decision to halt new arms deals with the Syrian government, while continuing to honor existing contracts, is at best a feeble move.
July 9, 2012
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Ahead of Friends of Syria Meeting Friday in Paris, Decisive International Action on Syria Needed to Quell Alarming Increase in Violence
Urgent action must be taken to stop the deadly cycle of repression and abuse in Syria.
July 5, 2012
Press Release
International Community Meeting in Geneva Must Press Syria on Human Rights Monitors
Foreign ministers gathering in Geneva have a responsibility to ensure that as violence intensifies and civilian casualties mount, a dedicated human rights monitoring presence is established.
June 29, 2012