Human Rights Watch cites eyewitness near Turkey, Lebanon
(NEWSER) - Earlier reports accused Syria of planting landmines along its Lebanese border, and according to witnesses, the practice shows no sign of waning. Mines are being placed along the routes refugees typically use to flee into neighboring Lebanon and Turkey, Human Rights Watch said today, citing eyewitness reports. One former Syrian Army deminer said he has removed around 300 from a route leading to Turkey this month, while a 15-year-old boy said he'd lost a leg while crossing into Lebanon. "I was less than [165-195 feet] away from the crossing border when the landmine exploded," he said; a friend he was helping to cross died. More»
