Prosecution of Syrian civil war criminals
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International and national courts outside Syria have begun the prosecution of Syrian civil war criminals. War crimes perpetrated by the Syrian government or rebel groups include extermination, murder, rape or other forms of sexual violence, torture and imprisonment.[recorded 1] "[A]ccountability for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights is central to achieving and maintaining durable peace in Syria", stated UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo.[2]
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Pre-war population 22 ±.5; Internally displaced 6 ±.5, Refugees 5.5 ±.5, Fatalities 0.5 ±.1 (millions)[citation needed] | |||
Syrian refugees | |||
By country | Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey | ||
Settlements | Camps: Jordan | ||
Internally displaced Syrians | |||
Casualties of the war | |||
Crimes | Human rights violations, massacres, rape | ||
Return of refugees, Refugees as weapons, Prosecution of war criminals | |||
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The first war crimes trial related to the Syrian civil war concluded on 12 July 2016 in Germany. It was the case of Aria L.[lower-alpha 1] performed under the Völkerstrafgesetzbuch (Code of Crimes against International Law (CCAIL)).[3]