HRW condemns Syria use of cluster bombs

October 14, 2012 17:22

AFP reports: The Human Rights Watch today accused the Syrian air force of using cluster bombs against rebels and in populated areas across the country.

"Syria's disregard for its civilian population is all too evident in its air campaign, which now apparently includes dropping these deadly cluster bombs into populated areas," said Steve Goose, arms director at the New York-based group.

"Cluster bombs have been comprehensively banned by most nations, and Syria should immediately stop all use of these indiscriminate weapons that continue to kill and maim for years," he said in a statement.

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