UN Independent Investigation Commission "Violence against citizens is rampant even after the ceasefire agreement in Syria" September 16 11:06

Regarding Syria, where the civil war continues, the United Nations Independent Investigation Commission reported that violence against citizens such as looting, kidnapping, and abuse including sexual violence was rampant even after the ceasefire was agreed in March. I announced it.

On the 15th, the UN Human Rights Council's Independent Investigation Commission released a report based on interviews and other matters regarding Syria, where a civil war continues between the Assad administration and rebels.



According to the report, while the ceasefire agreed in March was largely protected, civilian detention and torture by the military and security agencies continued in the Assad administration's territory.



In northern Syria, which is dominated by rebels, violence against citizens such as looting and kidnapping by some powers and abuse including sexual violence is rampant, and it is severely criticized as a war crime.



He said that these actions were also taking place in areas controlled by neighboring Turkey, which supports rebels, and urges Turkey to make further efforts to stabilize security.



In addition, the investigative commission said that 9.3 million people in Syria are in a food shortage, and that citizens are still in a harsh environment after the ceasefire was agreed.