📰 73 Civilians Killed in Syria in November, Including 12 Children, SNHR Reports

The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) stated on Monday that 73 civilians were killed across Syria in November 2025, including 12 children, six women, and two people who died under torture, despite the fall of the Assad regime nearly a year ago. In a 12-page monthly report summarizing extrajudicial killings, SNHR documented deaths resulting from shelling, landmines, war remnants, torture, and attacks attributed to all significant actors in the Syrian crisis. The organization noted that some of the fatalities recorded in November may have occurred earlier but were only verified during this period. Killings Continue Despite Political Transition as per the report, killings linked to remnants of Assad-era troops and pro-Assad militias continue, including deaths caused by cluster bomblets, landmines, and injuries from earlier attacks. SNHR documented: 73 civilian fatalities, including 12 children, 6 women, 2 individuals killed under torture, 3 children killed by cluster munition remnants linked to Assad troops.

Two deaths under torture committed by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). 68 civilians killed by unidentified parties, including 9 children and 6 women. One massacre whose perpetrator could not be identified. Hama Governorate accounted for the largest share of victims (20%), followed by Homs (16%), with most deaths attributed to unidentified actors. A Landscape of Lawlessness The report warns that the security vacuum gripping parts of the country remains severe despite the transition away from Assad’s rule.

Additionally, extrajudicial killings, armed attacks, and the widespread presence of landmines continue to claim lives. Additionally, sNHR noted that none of the crisis parties have provided maps of minefields, putting civilians—particularly children—at daily risk. It also accused the SDF of indiscriminate and disproportionate shelling, describing these acts as violations that “amount to war crimes. ” Turkish attacks on SDF positions also failed to uphold the principle of proportionality, the report stated, noting that the SDF’s deployment inside populated areas further endangers civilians. International Law and Accountability The report argues that numerous of the incidents documented in November violate international relief and human rights law, particularly attacks on populated areas, remote bombings, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. SNHR concluded that despite efforts in the transitional phase, significant gaps remain in protecting civilians, especially women and children in areas of armed forces tension.

It warned that ongoing insecurity highlights the urgent need for reforming Syria’s security sector under a human-rights-based framework. Recommendations to the Syrian administration Among its key recommendations, SNHR urged the Syrian administration to:…