Syria: Make Human Rights Priority of Geneva Talks

(Geneva) - Participants in the February 23, 2017, UN-sponsored Syria peace talks in Geneva should prioritize five key human rights issues during negotiations, 40 human rights and other organizations said today. The priorities are to end unlawful attacks, ensure aid access and safe passage for fleeing civilians, detainee rights, justice, and security sector reform. Achieving respect and promotion for human rights during any transition and post-conflict will require key legislative and constitutio...