Monday, July 29, 2013

Syrian Opposition Alliance Condemns Alleged Execution Of Government Forces In The Northern Town Of Khan al-Assal

Dead bodies lie on the floor before burial in what forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said was a massacre committed by gunmen against civilians and militia men in Khan Al-assal ,Aleppo, July 27, 2013. (REUTERS/George Ourfalian)

Syria Opposition Condemns Khan al-Assal 'Executions' -- BBC

Syria's main opposition alliance has condemned the alleged execution of government forces when rebels captured the northern town of Khan al-Assal.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 150 soldiers had been killed last week, 51 of them summarily executed.

State media accused "terrorist groups" of committing a massacre, and said most of the victims had been civilians.

On Sunday, the National Coalition promised to investigate the incident and hold accountable those responsible.

It came two days after a rebel group, calling itself the Supporters of the Islamic Caliphate, posted a video online purportedly showing about 30 bodies of young men, who it claimed were pro-government militiamen.

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More News On Reports of A Massacre Of Syrian Soldiers In Khan al-Assal

National Coalition condemns soldier killings in Khan al-Assal -- Daily Star/AP
Syrian opposition condemns rebel execution of captives -- FOX News/AFP
Soldiers’ Mass Execution Reported by Syria Group -- New York Times
Syrian rebels accused of massacre near Aleppo -- L.A. Times
Syria says rebels killed 123 people in north, majority civilians -- Reuters

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