“Rebels…had very little regard for the lives and property of the people, and would…
– systematically loot the neighborhoods they entered
– kidnap for ransom and execute anyone they pleased
– deliberately vandalize and destroy ancient and historical landmarks and icons of the city
– strip factories and industrial zones bare…hauling their loot..to Turkey to be sold at a fraction of its price
– shell residential civilian neighborhoods under regime control with mortars, rocket fire and car bombs, causing death and injury to countless innocent people
