Syrian Kurds 'raze villages seized from IS'- Amnesty

Kurdish forces have carried out a wave of forced displacement and mass house demolitions in northern Syria.

A report by Amnesty International accuses the Popular Protection Units (YPG) of razing down entire villages after capturing them from Islamic State (IS).

This appear to be in retaliation for residents' perceived sympathies with or links to the jihadist group.

The YPG is a key ally of the US-led international coalition against IS. 

Coalition air strikes, as well as air drops of weapons and ammunition, have helped the militia to drive IS out of large parts of northern Syria.


BBC