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ekimdrachir:
UN rights head says risk of Syria 'civil war'

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/10/2011101492410996889.html



International community urged to take immediate action as UN's estimated death toll since protests began exceeds 3,000.

The number of people killed in Syria in violence related to protests against President Bashar al-Assad's government has now reached more than 3,000, the United Nations human rights chief has said, as she has called for "the international community to take immediate measures to protect the Syrian people".

Navi Pillay, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, expressed her deep dismay at the "remorseless toll of human lives", according to a statement released from the body's head office in Geneva on Friday.

"The number of people killed since the violence started in March has now exceeded 3,000, including at least 187 children. More than 100 people have been reported killed in the last 10 days alone," she said.

"In addition, thousands have been arrested, detained, forcibly disappeared and tortured. Family members inside and outside the country have been targeted for harassment, intimidation, threats and beatings.

"As more members of the military refuse to attack civilians and change sides, the crisis is already showing worrying signs of descending into an armed struggle."

"The Government of Syria has manifestly failed to protect its population. Furthermore, it has ignored the international community's calls to co-operate with international investigations," the UN human rights chief said.

Pillay said that the international community must take "protective action in a collective and decisive manner", before the violence drives Syria into "a full-blown civil war".

"Sniping from rooftops, and indiscriminate use of force against peaceful protesters - including the use of live
ammunition and the shelling of residential neighbourhoods - have become routine occurrences in many Syrian cities," Pillay said.

Source:
Al Jazeera

ekimdrachir:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/10/14/syria-travel-release.html?cmp=rss

Canadians in Syria urged to leave
CBC News
Posted: Oct 14, 2011 6:42 PM ET
Last Updated: Oct 14, 2011 9:18 PM ET

Canadians travelling or living in Syria should leave the country immediately and trips to the country should be avoided due to the deteriorating security situation, Foreign Affairs warns.

"There has been extensive use of force by the security forces and military in suppressing demonstrations across the country," a release issued Friday says. "Many casualties and fatalities have been reported and protests and violent repression are likely to continue."

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, meanwhile, said Friday more than 3,000 people have been killed since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began in March.

Security operations by government forces can involve the lockdown of entire cities, including roadblocks and checkpoints, and may last for weeks, the release says. Communications services could also be disrupted, it warned.

Anyone in the country should avoid political gatherings or crowds as they may turn violent without warning, the release says.

Canadians in the country should also contact the Canadian Embassy in the capital of Damascus and make sure travel documents are up to date.

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