Human Right Watch: Syrian Rebels Are Burning And Looting Churches

Syria Rebels 'Attacked' Religious Sites -- Al Jazeera

Rights group says fighters have burned and looted Christian and Shia places of worship, increasing sectarian fears.

Rebels in Syria have burned and looted the religious sites of minorities, Human Rights Watch says, warning that the 22-month old conflict could become increasingly sectarian.

"The destruction of religious sites is furthering sectarian fears and compounding the tragedies of the country, with tens of thousands killed," Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director of the US-based rights group, said on Wednesday.

"Syria will lose its rich cultural and religious diversity if armed groups do not respect places of worship. Leaders on both sides should send a message that those who attack these sites will be held accountable."

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