Abel massacre

Yet another horrific slash-and-burn massacre of families entire (men, women, and children), occurred March 25 at the village of Abel (Abil, آبل) just south of Homs. The death toll was much smaller than most such incidents we've covered here, only 15-18 reported fatalities, from two or maybe three families. But the pain and horror they must have suffered, and the sad fact that monsters like this continue to plague Syria's countryside as the conflict enters its third year, make this well worth attempting to understand.

There are many such things worth such a "closer look," and we few members don't always have the time for more than a few. So, no promises. Until this stub page is filled in, see the discussion page for what we manage to pull together.