illegalities

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plural of illegality
as in abuses

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  • In addition to its prior ties to al-Qaeda, HTS has been accused by the UN and other organizations of human rights abuses against women and children, as well as torturing and executing detainees.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 8 July 2026
  • The report also contributed to the work of the United Nations–sponsored Historical Clarification Commission by providing extensive documentation of human rights abuses during the civil war, supporting broader efforts toward peace and reconciliation.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
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