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May 25, 2012

U.N. Accuses Both Sides of Syrian Conflict Of Committing Human Rights Abuses 
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A new report by the United Nations has found both sides in the Syrian
conflict have committed serious human rights abuses. The United Nations
accused government forces of executing entire families in their homes
while anti-government rebels had tortured and killed soldiers and
government supporters. Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports the Obama
administration is moving towards approving the transfer of arms from
Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations to some Syrian rebels.

 

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