UN panel: Syria civil war increasingly sectarian, radical; weapons supply needs to be curbed
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A U.N.-appointed panel of inquiry is warning that Syria's civil war is becoming increasingly sectarian and that both sides are becoming more radicalized — in part due to the growing, though still relatively small, presence of foreign fighters.
In a report released Monday on developments since July, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria said a proliferation of weapons is another major concern. It urged the international community to curb the supply of weapons.
The panel says abuses by anti-government groups didn't "reach the intensity and scale of those committed by government forces and affiliated militia." But it says they've endangered civilians by placing military targets in civilian areas.
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The commission was unable to enter Syria. Its report is based on 445 interviews with victims and witnesses.