Mass Graves Discovered in Syria

The Takeaway

Three mass graves have been discovered near Dera’a, Syria and there is evidence that there may be another grave nearby. Multiple bodies have been found and some have been identified by family members. There is also evidence that these people were tortured prior to be killing killed. The government has denied the stories. Ayman Abdul Noor, a Syrian dissident who runs the online magazine, “All for Syria” says that the evidence will likely be sent to the ICC.

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