TEHRAN – The UN Human Rights Director accused the Syrian government of escalating the massacre of civilians.
Volker Turk is asking authorities in Damascus to quickly investigate the killing and ensure that the person responsible is held responsible.
“We have received extremely disturbing reports that our entire family, including women, children, and surrendered fighters, have been killed,” Turkey warned in a statement.
He called for an immediate end to violence in coastal regions of northwestern Syria.
“All murders and other violations must be prompt, transparent and impartial,” he emphasized.
“The person responsible must be brought to trial in accordance with international law. The groups that terrify civilians must also be accountable.”
Human rights groups say the fourth day’s attack is currently targeting the Syrian Alawian community, killing at least 1,311 people.
Some organizations fear that the true death toll could be even higher, and many people still go missing.
This wave of violence is considered to be the most deadly since the Syrian war began in 2011.
Government forces have been accused of using genocide tactics against the Alawian community, which accounts for about 20% of the population.
The Turks reported that there was an explanation for a summary execution carried out on sectarian reasons by unidentified perpetrators, including members of security forces of Syrian caregivers.
Experts accused Syrian authorities of failing to control or supporting the deadly actions of militant militants.
The Syrian Human Rights Observatory reported that cities in Latakia, Jablue and Baniya had been bombarded with shells and drones.
Observatory director Rami Abdullan told Reuters that many victims were executed and the homes were plundered in the process.
Local sources told local media that the violence has spread to rural areas near Hama and Homs, with more than 10 massacres and extremists taking place since Saturday.
The Turks stressed that Syrian caregivers must support their commitment to support the law with prompt action to protect civilians.
“They must take all necessary steps to prevent further violations and abuse and ensure accountability of those responsible,” he said.
Ongoing violence has instilled fear among the Alawian community along Syrian coast, with a large Alawian population.
The sect was historically linked to former President Bashar al-Assad, but most Alawites had no direct connection to his government.
On Sunday, Latakia residents reported that electricity and water supply had been cut more than 24 hours a day. They said extremists would roam the streets and kill anyone they met.
“There’s no water or strength. We’re trapped in our homes. “The bodies are stacked up on the streets. This is a collective punishment.”