Moscow rejects syria war crimes allegations

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Moscow rejects Syria war crimes allegations

Russia has rejected allegations of war crimes made against it and its ally, the Syrian government, by a UN commission of inquiry. The commission accused both Russia and the Syrian government of committing war crimes, including the use of cluster munitions and incendiary bombs, in the conflict.

The UN commission of inquiry, led by Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, presented its report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. The report accused both Russia and the Syrian government of committing war crimes, including the use of cluster munitions and incendiary bombs, in the conflict.

Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, rejected the allegations, saying that the commission's report was "biased" and "politically motivated". He also accused the commission of ignoring the actions of terrorist groups, such as the Islamic State (ISIS), in the conflict.

The Syrian government also rejected the allegations, saying that the report was "baseless" and "part of a Western campaign to undermine the Syrian government".

The UN commission of inquiry has been investigating the conflict in Syria since 2011, and has previously accused both the Syrian government and opposition forces of committing war crimes. The commission's report is based on interviews with witnesses, including victims of the conflict, as well as analysis of satellite imagery and other evidence.

The allegations of war crimes come as the conflict in Syria continues to rage, with thousands of people killed and millions displaced. The international community has been divided on how to respond to the crisis, with some countries calling for greater intervention and others advocating for a diplomatic solution.

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