# Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

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# Sarmeen

Four children among those killed after missiles hit Syrian school

Missiles fired by Syrian regime forces killed eight civilians today, a war monitor has said.

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Jan 1st 2020, 3:31 PM

# Attack

Russia and Syria blame Israel for airstrike on Syrian military airport

Washington has denied responsibility for the strike on Syria’s central Tayfur air base.

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Apr 9th 2018, 9:32 AM

# al-Baghdadi

US general says he hopes ISIS leader is 'deader than a doornail' but cannot confirm death

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said it received information from top IS leaders confirming his death.

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Jul 11th 2017, 8:20 PM

# Aleppo

Death toll in Syrian car bomb attack rises to 43

The attack targeted residents evacuated from the northern towns of Fuaa and Kafraya.

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Apr 15th 2017, 6:53 PM

# Homs

Rare evacuations in Syria as latest blasts kill dozens

At least 32 people died in bomb attacks in Homs.

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Dec 28th 2015, 7:50 PM

# four years on

More than 76,000 Syrians were killed in 2014

Last year was the bloodiest since the conflict began in 2011.

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Jan 1st 2015, 7:02 PM

# Syria

More than 200 people killed by IS 'found in mass grave'

The ground that found the grave said the “vast majority” were civilians.

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Dec 18th 2014, 7:10 AM

# Conflict

Syrian rebels storm Sunni village, leaving 14 dead

Both State media and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the attack.

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Jul 10th 2014, 8:33 AM

# Syria

At least 42 dead after 'TNT-packed barrels' dropped on Syrian city of Aleppo

Earlier it was reported that the strike killed at least 25 people, including six children, a monitor said, part of a week-long regime bombing campaign that has left hundreds dead.

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Dec 22nd 2013, 4:30 PM

# Syria

Universities in Syria shut after blast kills 87

No one has claimed responsibility for the blasts, but the government and rebels have blamed each other.

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Jan 16th 2013, 12:22 PM

# Syria

Fifteen killed in Syria car bombing

Straight after the attack, hundreds of people began to protest against President Bashar al-Assad, according to activists, as some blamed the regime for the attack.

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Dec 2nd 2012, 5:27 PM

# Syria

Car bomb kills 50 in Syria as air strikes pound rebels

Air strikes continue as 50 pro-regime fighters are reported dead in the city of Hama.

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Nov 5th 2012, 8:26 PM

# Syria

Syria: 61 reported killed as truce collapses in several areas

The tenuous truce reportedly collapsed in several regions – giving an early evening death toll of 61 dead, including civilians, soldiers and rebels.

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Oct 26th 2012, 7:09 PM

# Syria

Turkey pounds Syria in reprisal for deadly fire

Turkey has fired on Syrian targets this morning in reprisal for deadly cross-border fire yesterday, as tensions in the region sharply escalate.

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Oct 4th 2012, 9:09 AM

# Syria

Syria: Explosions rock central Aleppo

A number of explosions have rocked a central district in the northern city of Aleppo – with some reports of casualties.

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Oct 3rd 2012, 8:44 AM

# Syria

Syria: Over 305 killed on uprising's deadliest day so far

A human rights watchdog yesterday’s death toll – which doesn’t include unidentified bodies – is the highest yet.

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Sep 27th 2012, 8:51 AM

# Syria

Syria: Air strike kills 30 as over 150 reported dead in nationwide violence

Clashes across the country have continued today as some estimates now put the death toll from the civil war at over 29,000 since early last year.

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Sep 20th 2012, 8:52 PM

# Syria

Syria: Rebels target government aircraft after seizing air defence building

A total of 125 people killed in violence nationwide on Friday including 74 civilians, 29 soldiers and 22 rebels according to one report.

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Sep 1st 2012, 12:49 PM

# Syria

Syria: Rebels bombard airbase near Aleppo amid reports of torture and execution

There have been further reports of human rights abuses from both government forces and rebels in Syria as the battle for its second city continues.

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Aug 2nd 2012, 8:18 AM

# Syria

Syria: Government troops and rebels clash near Aleppo intelligence HQ

The military offensive of troops loyal to president Bashar Assad has entered its fourth day.

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Jul 31st 2012, 8:10 AM

# Syria

Syria latest: Jordan's refugee camp, the Pope's plea and Aleppo assaults

The Pope has appealed for an end to violence as Syria’s army continues its ferocious attacks on the city of Aleppo.

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Jul 29th 2012, 12:30 PM

# Syria

Syria army launches Aleppo assault

Fears are growing about the safety of civilians in Syria’s second city, with reports of massive assaults on several neighbourhoods.

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Jul 28th 2012, 11:56 AM

# Syria

Syrian regime forces accused of summary executions

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims that state forces executed at least 23 people yesterday.

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Jul 23rd 2012, 2:57 PM

# Death Toll

Syrian war: fierce fighting continues in Damascus and Aleppo

Rebels have launched an operation to ‘liberate’ Aleppo, Syria’s largest city. Both sides are claiming territorial gains.

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Jul 22nd 2012, 11:14 AM

# Syria

Syrian activists report renewed shelling in Homs

The have been further reports of shelling in the city of Homs – just one day after the head of the UN observers’ mission demanded women, children and the elderly be allowed to leave the area.

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Jun 18th 2012, 3:50 PM

# Syria

UN suspends Syria mission as violence intensifies

Meanwhile, a group of Muslims and Christians have issued a desperate appeal for help escaping the flashpoint city of Homs.

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Jun 16th 2012, 1:15 PM

# Syria

Opposition claims 100 killed in new Syrian massacre

Reports vary on the number killed but the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that dozens including women and children had died in Hama.

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Jun 6th 2012, 10:13 PM

# Syria

Gilmore condemns Syrian massacre while Assad regime pleads innocence

The Tánaiste deplores the attacks in Houda which killed 90, while the Assad government denies responsibility.

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May 27th 2012, 6:32 PM

# Syria

Troops kill at least 90 in Syria, say activists

The reported massacre in Houla represents one of the highest death tolls in a single area since an internationally-brokered cease-fire went into effect last month.

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May 26th 2012, 9:50 AM

# Syria

Syrian activists: Homs calm as UN team visits

Activists have said that shelling has stopped in the city of Homs ahead of a visit by UN cease-fire observers to the area.

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Apr 21st 2012, 12:20 PM

# Syria

Syria steps up offensive in Damascus suburbs

Opposition activists believe Assad’s regime is stepping up attacks to gain ground ahead of an internationally sponsored cease-fire due to take place next week.

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Apr 6th 2012, 10:17 AM

# Syria

Syria: Women and children among 64 killed at Homs checkpoint - activists

The 64 people were trying to flee the bombarded city. Activists said that 135 people have been killed across the country today.

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Feb 27th 2012, 9:17 PM

# Syria

UN to hold key talks on resolution demanding Assad steps aside

The move comes as Syrian troops push further into Damascus suburbs, crushing pockets of resistance.

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Jan 31st 2012, 9:43 AM

# Syria

Arab League monitors due in Syria as violence escalates

Activists have claimed that between 13 and 20 people have been killed in the city of Homs today.

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Dec 26th 2011, 1:24 PM

# Syria

Syrian troops kill 11 despite Arab League accord

Under the Arab League plan, Syria’s government agreed to pull tanks and armored vehicles out of cities, release political prisoners and allow journalists and rights groups into the country.

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Nov 6th 2011, 4:46 PM

# Syria

Syrian security forces fire on rallies, killing 30

The revolt against President Bashar Assad’s regime continues in Syria but so does the crackdown. Activists claim 30 people were killed by security forces today.

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Oct 28th 2011, 7:41 PM

# Syria

Syrian troops kill 8 near Damascus, says rights group

Syrian troops allegedly opened fire on scores of people in a Damascus suburb today, killing at least eight people.

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Jul 27th 2011, 6:01 PM

# crackdown

Syrian army moves into Hama after massive demonstrations

Day 112 of the Syrian Revolution and Assad’s crackdown on the anti-government movement continues as tanks move on the city of Hama.

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Jul 5th 2011, 1:09 PM