(250722) -- DAMASCUS, July 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Journalists and observers gather at a press briefing by Syria's National Committee for Investigation and Fact-Finding on the March coastal violence in Damascus, Syria, July 22, 2025. Syria's National Committee for Investigation and Fact-Finding said Tuesday it has submitted to authorities its final report on the March coastal violence, confirming 1,426 deaths while attributing violations to both "remnants" of the former government and elements of the current security forces.
After four months of field investigations across 33 towns, including mass grave inspections and 938 witness testimonies, the committee identified 265 individuals suspected of major violations including murder, torture, and property destruction, committee spokesperson Yasser Farhan said here at the press conference. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)
