Terrible crimes – war crimes, crimes against humanity, widespread torture, indiscriminate bombing, chemical attacks – have been committed in his name, and continue to this day. The UN’s independent international commission of inquiry has produced dozens of damning reports since 2011. Russian forces were accused of war crimes, too, as Assad reconquered roughly three-quarters of Syria’s territory. Justice, most of all, for a dictator whose appalling crimes shame and demean us all. Until Assad stands in the dock, Syria’s war will never truly be over.

Source: The Guardian March 21, 2021 06:00 UTC