42. Syrian Military Against Civilians and Rebel Soldiers, 2013: 44+ Casualties, 76 Wounded
The civil war in Syria began in 2011 when uprisings that were part of the broader Arab Spring failed to topple the autocratic regime of President Bashar al-Asad. In the time since, the regime forces, led by Asad, have been accused of multiple chemical attacks, particularly against civilian populations.
The use of chemical weapons began in 2013, with multiple chemical agents being used against rebel forces that were attempting to overthrow Asad. There were numerous attacks, and the Syrian government did not claim responsibility for any of them. It blamed the rebels, who likely also carried out chemical attacks.
