Sectarian Conflict in Syria

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Abstract:

Syrias civil war is now well into its third year. The international community, including the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross and many non-governmental organizations, largely agree that the Assad regime has committed wide-ranging human rights abuses during the conflict. This includes violating its obligations under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I, a 1977 amendment that added provisions that the government has clearly violated, including indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations, and destruction of food, water, and other materials needed for survival. In addition, extrajudicial killings, rape, and torture have been well documented.

Author(s):
Jasser, M. Z.
Author Organization(s):
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington United States
Descriptive Note:
Journal Article
Supplementary Note:
PRISM , 4, 01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001, See also AD1042450
Pagination:
0009

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
civil war, minority groups, human rights, governments, terrorists, sectarian violence, violence, religion, civilian population, Christianity, terrorism arabs
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
2014 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2017 Dec 05