January Death Toll In Syria Rises

January Death Toll In Syria Rises As Talks Remain Stalled -- McClatchy News

BEIRUT — Syrian human rights activists recorded a slight increase in deaths in January compared with December, but still fewer than what so far has been the peak of the violence in the country last summer.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights recorded at least 3,857 deaths in January, roughly the same number recorded in November. Nearly half the casualties – 1,906 – were listed as civilians. Rebel fighters, Syrian government soldiers and militia made up the rest in approximately equal numbers.

The observatory announced Monday that its casualty count had topped 50,000 overall. A study commissioned by the United Nations and released at the beginning of the year put the number of deaths at more than 60,000, while some groups argue that the total is even higher.

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My Comment: If you add in the numbers of people who are dying because of illness and/or lack of medical care for common illnesses .... this total sky-rockets.