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In reply to the discussion: MSF-backed hospital in Syria destroyed by air strikes - statement [View all]pampango
(24,692 posts)39. Moscow will only accept 'proof' determined by the Syrian government.
Russia rejects Syria war crimes claim over hospital attacks
Russia says it "categorically rejects" accusations of war crimes over the bombing of hospitals in Syria. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "those who make such statements are not capable of backing them up with proof".
Up to 50 people were killed in missile attacks on at least four hospitals and a school in rebel-held areas of northern Syria on Monday. The UN said "intentionally directing attacks" at hospitals and medical units would constitute a war crime.
Mego Terzian, president of MSF France, told Reuters "either the [Syrian] government or Russia" was responsible.
But Mr Peskov told the BBC that the only proof Russia would accept from the ground "comes from the Syrian authorities".
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35586886
What are the odds that Assad's government will determine that Russian planes were responsible for the hospital bombings?
Russia says it "categorically rejects" accusations of war crimes over the bombing of hospitals in Syria. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "those who make such statements are not capable of backing them up with proof".
Up to 50 people were killed in missile attacks on at least four hospitals and a school in rebel-held areas of northern Syria on Monday. The UN said "intentionally directing attacks" at hospitals and medical units would constitute a war crime.
Mego Terzian, president of MSF France, told Reuters "either the [Syrian] government or Russia" was responsible.
But Mr Peskov told the BBC that the only proof Russia would accept from the ground "comes from the Syrian authorities".
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35586886
What are the odds that Assad's government will determine that Russian planes were responsible for the hospital bombings?
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MSF-backed hospital in Syria destroyed by air strikes - statement [View all]
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2016
OP
Horrible. Attacking volunteer doctors and hospital that provides care for so many in need
AllyCat
Feb 2016
#5
Odd - international law is clear, that medical treatment in a war zone is fine
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2016
#7
So, you oppose the UN and MSF, and support Assad bombing hospitals
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2016
#13
wow. why don't you stop doing somersaults & just say It's OK When Russia Does It
uhnope
Feb 2016
#27