UN accuses Russia, Syria, Kurdish militias of committing war crimes

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and President Bashar Al-Assad (R) in Sochi, Russia on 17 May 2018 [Kremlin Press Office/Anadolu Agency]

A UN report issued by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria has accused Russia, the Syrian regime and Kurdish militias of committing war crimes in Syria.

A member of the UN investigation panel, Hanny Megally, explained that areas controlled by Kurdish militias in Syria witnessed violations of civilians’ rights, including those of children.

He added that the report showed that the Syrian regime has also committed war crimes by targeting civilians and medical organisations.

According to the publication, Russia has also committed war crimes by launching indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas.

It said Turkey deals with great care in Idlib to avoid harming the civilians.

Turkey has been carrying out a military operation dubbed “Operation Spring Shield” against Syrian regime forces in Idlib, in response to attacks that killed 33 Turkish soldiers last week.

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