المرصد السوري لحقوق الانسان
The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights
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November 2020

10 said killed, including Iranians, in IDF strikes in Syria

Israeli army spokesperson says 'powerful' attack spanned border area and Damascus, targeting the central command of Iranian forces near capital's airport and compound housing high-level Iranian visitors; strike comes day after Israel…

Damascus Cheapest Worldwide, but Worst Place to Live

People queue up at gas stations in Damascus. (AFP) Damascus - Asharq Al-Awsat The capital of war-ravaged Syria, Damascus, has been confirmed as the cheapest city worldwide in terms of expenses, but undoubtedly, the worst to live…

Is Trump exiting Afghanistan — to attack Iran?

With the Pentagon's announcement that U.S. forces in Afghanistan will be cut in half -- to 2,500 -- by inauguration day, after 19 years, it appears the end to America's longest war may be in sight. The Pentagon also announced a reduction…

There is ‘no Russia-Turkey alliance’

US cargo plane at Incirlik air base in Turkey, an important asset for Nato (Photo: defense.gov) Russian president Vladimir Putin has spoken of a historic rapprochement with Turkey, on the model of post-WW2 France and Germany.…

Why refugees won’t return to Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s call on Syrian refugees to return to the homeland has sparked many reactions, as some still fear returning to cities and towns occupied by Iranian forces accused of violations and abuses against the…

Syrian regime tortured 98 people despite 2018 amnesty decree

Designed to grant security guarantees to individuals, reconciliation agreements have routinely failed to prevent the arrest, harassment, and detention of reconciled Syrians across the country. Bashar al Assad’s regime has tortured…

Can Biden help end the tragedy of Syria?

Former US President Barack Obama admitted in an interview this month that he is “still tormented by the tragedy in Syria.” He certainly should be. In the international arena, no conflict in his two terms saw so much destruction and loss of…

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