Syria has become a 'torture-chamber,' says UN human rights chief

The UN boss noted that the conflict, which has raged for six years, began when security officials detained and tortured a group of children.

Residents look for survivors at a damaged site after what activists said was a barrel bomb dropped by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar Assad in Aleppo

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ByREUTERS

MARCH 14, 2017 10:48

Updated: MARCH 14, 2017 11:07

Syria has become a 'torture-chamber,' says UN human rights chief

The UN boss noted that the conflict, which has raged for six years, began when security officials detained and tortured a group of children.

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Syria has become a 'torture-chamber,' says UN human rights chief

The UN boss noted that the conflict, which has raged for six years, began when security officials detained and tortured a group of children.

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