Video of 'Syrian soldiers beating rebel and standing on his neck' emerges as UN peace deal on verge of collapse

Disturbing footage has emerged allegedly showing Syrian troops beating an anti-government rebel in the suburbs of the country's capital, Damascus.

The mobile video, which came to light today, has not yet been verified.


It shows a man lying face down on a dusty floor, his hands behind his back as three others - two of them wearing fatigues -  stand on his neck and back, kicking him and hitting him with a small club.      Read More