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Monday, February 18, 2013

U.N. has list of Syria war crime suspects in "leadership positions"

A damaged mosque and other buildings are seen at the main square of the eastern city of Deir al-Zor in Syria February 16, 2013. Picture taken February 16. REUTERS/ Khalil Ashawi
A damaged mosque and other buildings are seen at the main square of the eastern city of Deir al-Zor in Syria February 16, 2013. Picture taken February 16. REUTERS/ Khalil Ashawi

GENEVA (Reuters) - United Nations investigators said on Monday they had identified Syrians in "leadership positions" who may be responsible for war crimes, along with units accused of carrying them out.

Both government forces and armed insurgents are committing war crimes, including killings and torture, in a conflict spreading terror among civilians, they said in a latest report based on 445 interviews with victims and witnesses abroad.

(Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; Editing by Jon Hemming)

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