Syria war: At least 16 killed in ‘beyond sadistic’ missile attack on camp for displaced people
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The regime fired at least two ground-to-ground missiles, which caused “significant damage to the camp as well as the burning of tents of displaced people”, SOHR reported. “Attacking one of the most densely packed IDP camps in Syria, full of children, is beyond sadistic,” said Dr Hussam Al Fakir, chairman of the Paris-based aid group Union of Medical Care and Relief Organisations. “To attack a refugee camp is cowardly and truly kicks civilians when they are down.” open image in gallery Civilians gather next to a fragment of a ground-to-ground missile fired by Syrian regime forces Hanan*, 27, lives in the camp with her three children and teaches at a school supported by Save The Children. “I find it sickening that missiles hit vulnerable civilians, including elderly people, women and children sheltering in tents and makeshift shelters in a camp for internally displaced people.