UN Human Rights Watchdog Confirms Executions, Kidnappings, Other Violations in Southern Syria

"Credible reports received by the UN Human Rights Office indicate widespread violations and abuses, including summary executions and arbitrary killings, kidnappings, destruction of private property and looting of homes. Among the reported perpetrators were members of the security forces and individuals affiliated with the interim authorities, as well as other armed elements from the area, including Druze and Bedouins," the UN agency said in a statement.