Increased numbers of 'foreign elements,' Jihadi groups operating in Syria

Published time: September 17, 2012 07:49
Edited time: September 17, 2012 13:08
A Syrian opposition fighter holds his AK-47 rifle at an undisclosed location in Syria's northern city of Aleppo.(AFP Photo / Aris Messinis)

UN investigators confirmed that “foreign elements,” including jihadists, are operating in Syria. The independent panel also alleged that both the Syrian government and the rebels committed war crimes during the country’s ongoing conflict.

­The independent investigations panel appointed by the UN’s Human Rights Council reported that some of the foreign elements joined rebel groups, while others acted independently. “Such elements tend to push anti-government fighters towards more radical positions,” the head of the panel warned.

The investigators also presented a list of Syrian army units and individuals who should stand trial on suspicions of war crimes.

The team’s head, Paulo Pinheiro, said that their investigations yielded a “formidable and extraordinary body of evidence,” and called for the Security Council to refer the cases to the International Criminal Court.

"The Commission considers it improper to publicly release the names due to the lower standard of proof employed by commissions of inquiry as compared to a court of law," added Pinhiero.

The international community is unable to reach a consensus on solving the increasingly militarized conflict in Syria, which has raged for the past 18 months. The West and several Gulf nations are pushing for the removal of President Bashar al-Assad, while Russia and China argue that he should only step down if the Syrian people vote him out.

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Parsik (unregistered) 18.09.2012 05:53

It is inevitable and a must when seasons change, just like earth's, anything goes around comes around, it seems there is a major change of direction in Western world in regard to Syria's affairs after "Arab Spring"  is turning into "Western Fall", they feel  that they are losing the grip in MidddleEast and North Africa, those French and other Euro-puddles havn't made any aggressive comments in last week and their boss great USA is softening somehow  in their words and deeds toward others, the bully is shakened to th his bad bones, we will see major changes soon

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The Monk 18.09.2012 03:29

Buzz word alert!!! False Flag. definition= covert operations designed to deceive in such a way that the operations appear as though they are being carried out by other entities. One can easily make such a claim. But what about proof. A classic doppelganger. If you do not like the color red...just say red is green. That solves the problem...but does it. Calling red green opens a whole new set of problems. People can see a red fire engine even though you now say it is green. A red tomato starts off green but ends up red. Now what???? Saying something just because you don't like the other option does not make it right. Being able to prove what you say is the only right way.

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Captain Obvious (unregistered) 17.09.2012 22:38

Your allah must be weak and stupid if a single low budget film can threaten his existence.  My allah laughs at the film and makes jokes about all the prophets muhamad, jesus, and moses.  He says he created the entire universe and that all of mankind is less than ants at a picnic.  My allah says that his truth is strong and timeless and does not need petty little men to defend it.  I think either your allah or your imam is a fake.  One or the other. 

DOUBLE STANDARD ADOTPED by WEST & US (unregistered) wrote in #6
IF Muslim world do help the US AND WEST on war of terrorism, because they hit the world trade centre and destroyed the peace of one nation. The culprits done individual act but the Muslims countries were fully support to US against those criminals. Though, why not US and WEST help the Muslims in sake of arresting those terrorists who make that film, burnt Quran Majeed & Created cartoons against the holy prophet of Muslims. These terrorists committed series of terrorism and smash down the peace of 52 Muslims nations in minutes & hurt them by the core of their hearts. The peace of Whole world is now on stake from Sydney to Europe. If the west & US fail to do so in same way under the shadow of FREDOM OF EXPRESSION then Question should be arises why not this freedom of expression use in holocaust scenario. ISN’T A DOUBLE STANDARD ADOTPED by WEST & US? Indeed, every Muslim & Muslim nations have preserve rights to revisit their support to US & Europe against the war on terrorism. Every deal works on 1 formula i.e. TIT FOR TAT. There is no one road store the peace of the world.

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