There is a danger that the conflict in Syria will escalate again, the UN commission on Syria warned in its report , quoted by DPA and BTA.
Syria is subject to “new waves of clashes,” said Paulo Pinheiro, chairman of the commission. He noted recent clashes in northeastern Syria between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and government troops, Arab tribes and Iranian-backed militias.
The report says that Israel is increasing its strikes in Syria, with Iran-backed militias as the main target. In turn, they respond with attacks on US bases, with US forces carrying out strikes of their own.
Between June 1 and 30, six countries were active with their military forces in Syria, including Russia and Turkey.
Syrian government forces have used cluster munitions in northwest Syria, killing or wounding at least 150 people. Half of the victims are women and children. The commission says this could be considered a war crime.
Turkish forces carried out airstrikes against turbines in power plants and medical facilities in northeastern Syria, which is illegal, the commission said, quoted by DPA.
The UN Commission on Syria accuses the Syrian government of torturing prisoners.