Syrian Rebels Accused Of War Crimes

Syrian Rebels Branded 'War Criminals' Over Video 'That Shows Them Executing Government Soldiers' -- Daily Mail

* Ten government soldiers shown begging for their lives before being shot
* Amnesty International brands unconfirmed footage 'shocking'
* Assad forces launch intensive air strikes in response to rebel gains
* 28 soldiers killed at army checkpoints on road from Damascus to Aleppo
* An estimated 36,000 killed since the uprising broke out in March 2011

The Free Syrian Army has been accused of war crimes after video emerged appearing to show a group of rebels executing around 10 captured government soldiers.

The disturbing clip, which has been branded 'shocking' by human rights group Amnesty International, shows the captured soldiers, some of whom appear wounded, being heaped together on the ground.

They are heard pleading for their lives as they are taunted and kicked by the rebel troops who then step back and open fire.

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More News On War Crimes Accusations In Syria

Syria conflict: rebel 'war crime' caught on video - Friday 2 November 2012 -- The Guardian
U.N. says Syria video killings appear to be war crime -- Reuters
Syria rebels said to kill captured troops -- AP
Rebels believed to have executed Syrian troops -- CBS/AP
U.N. Says Syria Execution Video Shows Apparent War Crime -- New York Times
Syrian rebels accused of war crime after video is posted appearing to show opposition forces shooting captured Assad troops -- The Independent
U.N.: Reported execution by Syrian rebels could be war crime -- L.A. Times
Syrian rebels blame 'heinous' executions on 'extremists' -- CNN

My Comment: 36,000 Syrians killed .... 100,000+ wounded .... 1,000,000+ refugees .... anger and the need for revenge is what is now motivating the soldiers on each side.