UN commission calls for protection of Syrian mass graves and evidence from detention sites.

The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria, visiting the country for the first time since 2011, has called for a specialized unit to protect mass grave sites and evidence from former prisons and detention centers. The commission warns that premature actions by individuals or organizations could hinder forensic work. They also stress the importance of addressing rights for marginalized groups and a Syrian-led rebuilding process without foreign interference.

December 21, 2024
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