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Human rights report warns of debris removal erasing Syria crimes
Under the title "Removing Debris Without Obscuring Evidence," a human rights report warns that debris removal operations in Syrian cities and towns, if not documented and risk-assessed, may lead to the loss of crucial evidence about violations committed during the years of conflict. This could hinder investigative efforts and accountability. The report indicates that the potential rubble in affected areas may contain human remains, evidence of war crimes, and shrapnel from ammunition. Removing these materials in an unorganized manner could damage the chances of uncovering facts about attacks and their related circumstances. The report offers five key criteria to evaluate each site before debris removal, including the threat to life, the presence of human remains, the likelihood that the site contains criminal evidence, and the expertise of the personnel involved. The goal is to protect evidence and secure the rights of victims. It calls for the adoption of a national policy that balances reconstruction efforts with the protection of evidence, ensuring that important information crucial for future investigations is not destroyed.
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