Russia’s three years of war in Syria brings victory close for regime
Moscow’s intervention in Syria – its most successful military adventure in decades – looks poised to restore the Assad government. Thousands of civilians have died in the process.
Tag: civilian casualties
Airwars monthly assessment: July 2018
Overall, more than 3,700 civilians have been alleged killed in international military actions in Syria so far this year.
Four years of war and ISIS is almost defeated – but at what cost?
The fourth anniversary of the international war against ISIS sees the terror group almost defeated – though many thousands of civilians have died in the heavy fighting.
Airwars six monthly assessment: January-June 2018
Reported civilian deaths from Russian actions were up by a third in Syria during the first six months of 2018. While claims against the Coalition were sharply down, several hundred civilians were still likely killed by the US-led alliance.
Airwars monthly assessment: May 2018
Coalition-attributed civilian casualties in Syria were up during May, while those blamed on Russia were sharply down.
‘That’s just how we do it.’ Minister upholds court’s decision not to identify Dutch civilian harm events
Despite cross party calls for greater disclosure, the Defence Minister confirmed that no further details of four events will be released.
After more than a year of denials, Coalition admits killing 40 civilians in controversial strike
While credible reports of large numbers of civilians killed at al Mansoura emerged within hours, it has taken the Coalition 16 months to concede any harm.
Amnesty says US-led Coalition likely violated international law at Raqqa
Investigators traveled to Raqqa and spoke with more than 100 witnesses and victims, with their report highlighting the deaths of dozens of members of just four families.