U.N.: Syria Death Toll 'Well Over' 7,500 -- CNN
(CNN) -- As the total death toll in Syria climbed past 7,500, according to U.N. estimates, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could be tried for war crimes.
However, Clinton said Tuesday, pursuing charges against al-Assad might hinder efforts to persuade him to cede power.
The United Nations has credible reports that "the death toll now often exceeds 100 civilians a day, including women and children. The total is certainly well over 7,500."
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