SNHR has documented the killing of 25 civilians, including two children, in ground and air attack carried out by Syrian-Russian alliance fixed-wing warplanes, artillery, and rocket launchers, while dozens, including women and children, were injured in an initial estimate on December 5-6, 2024. These were killed across northern rural Homs governorate, with 16 killed in Talbisa city, whereas eight were killed in al-Dar al-Kabira town, and one was killed in Teir Ma’la village. The areas targeted is under the control of armed opposition factions and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) notes that through this attack, Syrian-Russian alliance forces have unequivocally violated UN Security Council resolutions 2139 & 2254, both of which categorically prohibit indiscriminate attacks, as well as violating the rules of international humanitarian law on distinguishing between civilians and members. Such attacks aim solely to spread fear and panic among civilians, to drive them from their lands and homes, and to forcibly displace them. An estimated 6.5 million people are currently internally displaced in Syria.
The international community must put pressure on the Syrian regime and its allies to support a process of political transition. Pressure should be applied on all parties to compel them to launch such a transition within a period of no more than six months, so that millions of displaced people can be ensured a safe and stable return to their homes.
