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U.N. rights chief: Atrocities committed in Syria beyond belief

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated that the atrocities committed in Syria are hard to believe and called for transitional justice after the fall of Bashar Assad.
Türk emphasized that 90% of the Syrian population lives in poverty and millions remain displaced, making saving lives a top priority.
Türk noted that serious human rights violations, including torture and the use of chemical weapons, must be fully investigated and those responsible held accountable.
The new Syrian leader Ahmad Sharaa assured Türk of the importance of respecting human rights for all Syrians as the country rebuilds after the conflict.

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The Media Line

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UN News

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2 months ago·New York, United States

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The Straits Times

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2 months ago·Singapore

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Al Jazeera

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Daily Sabah

UN human rights chief urges West to lift sanctions on Syria

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2 months ago·Türkiye

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Al-Monitor

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UN rights chief says transitional justice 'crucial' in Syria

United Nations rights chief Volker Turk on Wednesday said transitional justice was "crucial" for Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, during the first-ever visit by someone in his post to the country.Since Islamist-led rebels seized Damascus last month, the United Nations has called for Assad and others to be held accountable for the crimes committed during more than 13 years of civil war."Transitional justice is crucial as Syria moves forwa…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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