17 April 2023
Striking parallels between Russia’s military involvement in Ukraine and Syria require cooperation between Ukrainian and Syrian civil society and humanitarian organisations.
This is according to a new report Deadly déjà vu: Russia revisits Syria war tactics in Ukraine by Syrian medical doctor, humanitarian and human rights activist Dr Tayseer Alkarim. The report, commissioned by Impunity Watch, provides a comprehensive survey of the similarities between the humanitarian crises in Syria and Ukraine.
“For Syrians, Russia’s attacks in Ukraine are hauntingly familiar. The scale and frequency of the violations reveal the extent of the culture of impunity. Ukrainians and Syrians must stand united in the push for justice and to make sure their bitter experiences are not repeated” – Dr Tayseer Alkarim
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