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November 4, 2015

Report: Syrian Rebels Caging Civilians as Human Shields 
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Reports have emerged rebel groups in Syria are placing detained soldiers
and civilians in cages to use as shields against Syrian government
attacks in Eastern Ghouta. Video footage appears to show a number of
people in cages being transported by trucks. The Syrian Observatory for
Human Rights has accused the armed group Jaysh al-Islam of being behind
the actions.

 

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