NEWS FLASH

Rights Group Accuses Syrian Rebels Of ‘Serious Human Rights Abuses’ | In an open letter to Syrian rebels, Human Rights Watch accused the Assad regime opponents of “serious human rights abuses” including kidnappings, torture and alleged executions of security personnel and civilians. “Human Rights Watch has repeatedly documented and condemned widespread violations by Syrian government security forces and officials,” the letter states, “Now, in the face of evidence of human rights abuses by armed opposition members, Human Rights Watch calls on the leadership of leading opposition groups including the Syrian National Council (SNC) and its Military Bureau to condemn such practices by the armed opposition and to work to prevent such unlawful practices.”