Syrian Military Now Using Cluster Bombs

Human Rights Watch Says Syria Using Cluster Bombs -- BBC

A leading human rights watchdog has accused the Syrian government of dropping cluster bombs on populated areas during its fight against rebels.

The New York-based Human Rights Watch said online video reports purporting to show evidence of such weapons being used had recently multiplied.

Cluster bombs are banned by 77 countries under a convention because of the threat they pose to civilians.

Syria has not signed up to the convention.

There was no immediate comment from Syrian government officials on the HRW accusation.

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More News On Reports That Syria Is Now Using Cluster Bombs

Syria accused of cluster bomb use in civil war -- AP
Syria using Russian cluster bombs, says human rights group -- The Guardian
Syria 'using more cluster bombs' -- BBC
Syrian military using cluster bombs, rights group charges -- L.A. Times
'Extremely dangerous': Assad forces use cluster bombs as rebels gain, rights group says -- NBC
Syria is accused of dropping cluster bombs -- The Independent
Syria increasing cluster bomb use, says rights group -- Irish Times
Syria: New Evidence Military Dropped Cluster Bombs -- Huffington Post

My Comment: This is the escalation that I am afraid of. The next stage will probably be the use of chemical weapons.